Shape Reference Cards
📐 2D Shapes Reference Cards
Triangle
Sides: 3
Vertices: 3
Definition: A polygon with three straight sides and three angles
Image: [Draw a triangle in the space below]
Square
Sides: 4 (all equal length)
Vertices: 4
Definition: A rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles
Image: [Draw a square in the space below]
Rectangle
Sides: 4 (opposite sides equal)
Vertices: 4
Definition: A quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides equal
Image: [Draw a rectangle in the space below]
Circle
Sides: 0 (curved boundary)
Vertices: 0
Definition: A round shape where all points are the same distance from the centre
Image: [Draw a circle in the space below]
Pentagon
Sides: 5
Vertices: 5
Definition: A polygon with five straight sides and five angles
Image: [Draw a pentagon in the space below]
Hexagon
Sides: 6
Vertices: 6
Definition: A polygon with six straight sides and six angles
Image: [Draw a hexagon in the space below]
📦 3D Shapes Reference Cards
Cube
Faces: 6 (all squares)
Edges: 12
Vertices: 8
Definition: A 3D shape with six square faces of equal size
Image: [Draw a cube in the space below]
Sphere
Faces: 1 (curved surface)
Edges: 0
Vertices: 0
Definition: A perfectly round 3D shape like a ball
Image: [Draw a sphere in the space below]
Cone
Faces: 2 (1 circular base, 1 curved surface)
Edges: 1
Vertices: 1
Definition: A 3D shape with a circular base and a pointed top
Image: [Draw a cone in the space below]
Cylinder
Faces: 3 (2 circular ends, 1 curved surface)
Edges: 2
Vertices: 0
Definition: A 3D shape with two circular ends and a curved surface
Image: [Draw a cylinder in the space below]
Pyramid
Faces: 5 (1 square base, 4 triangular faces)
Edges: 8
Vertices: 5
Definition: A 3D shape with a polygon base and triangular faces meeting at a point
Image: [Draw a pyramid in the space below]
Prism (Triangular)
Faces: 5 (2 triangular ends, 3 rectangular faces)
Edges: 9
Vertices: 6
Definition: A 3D shape with two identical polygon ends connected by rectangles
Image: [Draw a triangular prism in the space below]
✂️ Instructions for Use
How to Create Your Shape Reference Cards:
1. Cut out each shape card along the dotted lines
2. Fold each card in half to create a front and back
3. On the front: Write the shape name clearly and draw the shape
4. On the back: Copy the key information (sides, vertices, faces, edges, definition)
5. Use these cards to study and test your knowledge of shapes
6. Practice identifying shapes in your environment using these reference cards
Study Tips:
• Look at the shape first and try to identify it before checking the answer
• Count the sides, vertices, faces, and edges to help identify each shape
• Find examples of these shapes in everyday objects around you
• Use the cards with a partner to quiz each other
