3D Shape Hunt: Cones, Spheres and Prisms

Find real-world examples of cones, spheres and prisms. Draw or name each object in the matching column.
Year levels
Foundation–Year 1
Pages
1
File type
PDF

Updated Jul 31, 2021

Subject
Geometry, Maths
Resource types
Worksheets

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About this resource

This worksheet is a great way for students to learn about shapes. They will be able to see the shapes in the world around them and learn to recognise them. This is a great tool for teachers to use to help their students learn about shapes.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify three-dimensional shapes in the surrounding environment
  • Classify objects as cones, spheres, or prisms using observable attributes

Teaching tips

  • Require learners to point out the feature that supports each placement, especially for objects that only approximate a geometric solid.

Skills covered

  • Spatial recognition — Connect solid shapes with real objects
  • Classification — Sort environmental examples by three-dimensional form

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Core concepts

Core concepts

  • Cone
  • Sphere
  • Prism
  • Shape scavenger hunt

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