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.

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- Subject
- Geometry, Maths
- Resource types
- Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
- England expectations
- Official curriculum expectation · Properties of shapes
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Find real-world examples of cones, spheres and prisms. Draw or name each object in the matching column.
- Cone, sphere, and prism reference shapes
- Three labelled columns for found objects
- Choice to draw or write each real-world example
Curriculum reference — England: Identifying physical shapes supports Ontario Kindergarten; England objective and named shapes need exact matching. Recognition of the included common solids supports Year1; this is not a complete prism-properties assessment. Selected skills only; reference stage is not an overall reading age, complete curriculum coverage, or an automatic recommendation for every learner.
In the classroom
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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National Curriculum in England
National Curriculum in England expectations
England expectations
- Official curriculum expectation · Properties of shapes — recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including: 3-D shapes [for example, cuboids (including cubes), pyramids and spheres]
Core concepts
- Cone
- Sphere
- Prism
- Shape scavenger hunt
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