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Exploring 3D Shapes

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which shape has no edges or vertices? (Use te reo Māori: pāpaka)

Cube / Pāorotau

Sphere / Pāpaka

Cone / Kōne

Cylinder / Pākete

2. Which shape has six square faces?

Cube / Pāorotau

Cone / Kōne

Pyramid / Tāpapa

Sphere / Pāpaka

3. Which shape has one curved face and one circular base?

Cylinder / Pākete

Cone / Kōne

Cube / Pāorotau

Pyramid / Tāpapa

4. Check all that have a circular face:

Cylinder / Pākete

Cone / Kōne

Sphere / Pāpaka

Cube / Pāorotau

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

WALT: identify and describe common 3D shapes and compare them with 2D shapes. (Use words: face/mata, edge/ata, vertex/puku)

Success criteria: I can name at least four 3D shapes, describe their faces, edges and vertices, and link a 3D shape to a 2D face.

Differentiation & dyslexia-friendly note: Use hands-on models if you need them. Read questions slowly and use the labelled vocabulary words above.

5. Match each 3D shape to the 2D shape that makes its face.
1. Cube / Pāorotau
2. Cylinder / Pākete
3. Pyramid / Tāpapa (square base)
4. Cone / Kōne
A. Circle
B. Square
C. Triangle
D. Rectangle
6. Write the number of faces, edges and vertices for each shape:
a) Cube / Pāorotau — faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____
b) Cylinder / Pākete — faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____
c) Cone / Kōne — faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____
7. Extension (advanced learners): Plan a simple model to build one 3D shape using everyday materials. Sketch your idea and list materials.
8. Reflection: Write one thing you learned today about 3D shapes (one sentence):

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