3D Shape Attributes

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3D Shape Activities!
*Make sure you have a stash of 3D shapes so that learners can touch and
feel them for these activities. If you don’t have shapes, find smaller objects
around the classroom or at home to represent each shape.
Contents:
p. 4 Shape Attribute Cards
p. 9 Shape Sorting Cards
p. 14 Shape Vocabulary
p. 17 Touch & Tell Chart
p. 19 Shapes Foldable
p. 22 Shape Hunt
p. 24 Building Shapes with Marshmallows, Toothpicks, & Playdough
p. 28 Will it Stack? Cards
p. 32 Roll, Slide, or Both? Activity
p. 36 Shape Net Patterns
p. 40 Same & Different
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3D Shape
Attribute Cards
How to Prep:
Cut out cards and laminate.
How to Use:
• Hang cards on the wall so learners can see the information.
• Hole punch and connect with a ring to create a flip book. You can
include other math cards (found in our subscriber freebie library)
in the stack, too!
3D Shape Attribute Cards
Sphere Cylinder
Attributes Attributes
• 0 flat faces • 2 flat faces
• 0 edges • 0 edges
• 0 vertices • 0 vertices
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Cube Cone
• 6 equal, flat faces • 1 flat face
• 8 vertices • 1 apex
Rectangular Triangular
Prism Prism
• 6 flat faces • 5 flat faces
Pyramid Hemisphere
• 5 flat faces • 1 flat face
3D Shape
Sorting Cards
How to Prep:
Cut out cards and laminate.
How to Use:
• Learners can sort the shape cards in a pocket chart, on a table
top, or on the floor.
• Play a game, such a memory match, with the cards.
-0 flat faces
Sphere -0 edges
-0 vertices
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-6 flat faces
-12 edges
-8 vertices
Cube -faces are equal
in size

-2 flat faces
Cylinder -0 edges
-0 vertices
-1 flat face
-0 edges
Cone -1 apex (not
vertex)

-6 flat faces
-12 edges
Rectangular -8 vertices
Prism -all faces are
not equal in size
-5 flat faces
Triangular -9 edges
Prism -6 vertices

-5 flat faces
Pyramid -8 edges
-5 vertices
-1 flat face
Hemisphere -0 edges
-0 vertices

3D Shape
Vocabulary
How to Prep:
• Print p. 16 for each learner.
• Give each learner a cube (or block) so they can feel and see as
you discuss each part.
How to Use:
• Page 15 can be used by you to talk about each part of a 3D shape
or placed on the wall.
• Page 16 is a more interactive version of page 15. Learners listen
as you explain the parts. They glue down the missing vocabulary
words and fill in the missing blanks.
3D Shape Vocabulary
Edge Vertex
When two faces
come together, it When two or more edges
forms an edge. come together, it forms a
vertex or point. (Note: The
plural of vertex is vertices.)
Face
A flat surface on a 3D shape is called
a face.
3D Shape Vocabulary
When two When or

come together, it more
forms an . come together, it forms a
. The
plural is .
Word Bank
two edges
vertices flat
A
edge vertex
surface on a 3D shape is
face faces
called a .
Listen and learn about the parts of a 3D

shape. Glue the words in the correct spot.
Use the word bank to fill in the missing Face Edge Vertex
blanks.
3D Shape
Touch & Tell
How to Prep:
• Print a page for each learner.
• Be sure learners have access to 3D shapes or 3D objects so they
can touch and feel to help them answer the questions.
How to Use:
After learners understand 3D shape vocabulary, have them fill in
the columns for faces, edges, and vertices.
3D Shape Touch & Tell Touch and feel your 3D shapes. Fill in the chart for the
number of flat faces, edges, and vertices.
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sphere
cube
cylinder
cone
rectangular
prism
triangular
prism
pyramid
hemisphere
3D Shapes
Foldable
How to Prep:
Page 20 includes pages for 2 learners. Page 21 is needed for each
learner.
How to Use:
Learners fold and draw (or glue
pictures from magazines)
in the foldable as seen here:
Directions: Cut the shapes out on the dotted lines, and glue Directions: Cut the shapes out on the dotted lines, and glue
to the FRONT of your flaps. Draw or glue pictures of 3D to the FRONT of your flaps. Draw or glue pictures of 3D
objects INSIDE your flaps that match the 3D shapes. objects INSIDE your flaps that match the 3D shapes.
Real Life Real Life
3D
Objects cone
3D
Objects cone
cylinder cube cylinder cube
sphere triangular prism sphere triangular prism
pyramid rectangular prism pyramid rectangular prism

Cut along the solid horizontal lines until you get to the dotted vertical line.
fold
Name
fold
Real Life 3D Objects Foldable: The middle section is the INSIDE of your foldable.
Cut along the solid horizontal lines until you get to the dotted vertical line.
3D Shape Hunt
How to Prep:
• Print a page for each learner.
• Be sure most, if not all, of the 3D shapes can be found in your
environment or in the magazines you provide for learners to fill in
their chart.
How to Use:
• Learners search for things that match the 3D shapes and draw
them in their chart.
• Learners could also cut and glue pictures from magazines.
3D Shape Hunt
Directions: Let’s go on a 3D shape hunt! Can you find real life examples of these 3D shapes?
When you find them, draw and label them in the boxes.
sphere rectangular prism
cube triangular prism
cylinder hemisphere
cone pyramid
Building
3D Shapes
How to Prep:
• Gather playdough, mini marshmallows, and toothpicks. To build a
few of the 3D shapes properly, it helps to have toothpicks of two
different lengths – one shorter and one longer. It may help to
buy some from a dollar store and others from a grocery store to
ensure two different lengths.
• Cut out & laminate cards.
How to Use:
Learners build the 3D shapes and
fill in the missing information on
the cards. (If the cards are
laminated, learners can use dry
erase marker.)
Build
a CUBE
Build
this PRISM
How many? How many?
Marshmallow Marshmallow
Vertices Vertices
Toothpick Toothpick
Edges Edges
Build
this PYRAMID
Build
this PRISM
How many? How many?
Vertices Vertices
Toothpick Toothpick
Edges Edges
PRISM PYRAMID
Build Build
this this
How many? How many?
Vertices Vertices
Toothpick Toothpick
Edges Edges
Build
this PRISM
Build
this PRISM
How many? How many?
Vertices Vertices
Toothpick Toothpick
Edges Edges
Use playdough to build a Use playdough to build a
CYLINDER SPHERE
How many? How many?
Flat Flat
Faces Faces
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HEMISPHERE
How many? How many?
Flat Flat
Faces Faces
Will it Stack?
Cards
How to Prep:
• Cut out & laminate cards.
• Provide clothespins to clip “yes” or “no” on the cards.
• Provide real 3D shapes/blocks so learners can try to stack the
two shapes.
How to Use:
Learners clip “yes” or “no” based on if the shapes can stack.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Will it Stack? Cards
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Roll, Slide,
or Both?
How to Prep:
• Create a slightly sloped inclined plane such as a clip board with
small blocks under one side.
• Provide 3d shapes for learners to use.
How to Use:
• Learners gently let each shape go down the inclined plane.
• Learners sort the shapes in the Venn Diagram and glue them
down.
Optional Ideas:
• Learners can work as partners or in small groups if you don’t have enough 3D
shapes.
• Ask learners to predict where they think the shapes will go BEFORE they try
any of the 3D shapes.
• Follow up with the recording sheet on pages 34 or 35.
Roll, Slide, or Both?
Cut out the 3D shapes at the bottom of the page. Using real 3D shapes (or objects) let each go down a smooth, slightly sloped inclined
plane. How does each shape move? Does it just roll, just slide, or both roll and slide? Use the recording page to answer questions.
Roll Slide
Roll &
Slide
Roll, Slide, or Both? Recording Sheet
Directions:
Use what you know about the parts of a 3D shape (faces, edges, and
vertices) as you write down your observations below.
What do you notice about the shape(s) that only roll?
What do you notice about the shape(s) that only slide?
What do you notice about the shape(s) that can both roll AND slide?
Roll, Slide, or Both? Recording Sheet
Directions:
Use what you know about the parts of a 3D shape (faces, edges, and
vertices) as you write down your observations below.
What do you notice about the shape(s) that only roll?
What do you notice about the shape(s) that only slide?
What do you notice about the shape(s) that can both roll AND slide?
3D Shape Nets
How to Prep:
• Copy onto cardstock. Regular paper may be too flimsy.
How to Use:
• Optional: Learners color each face and surface a different color.
• Learners cut, fold, and glue/tape to make the 3D shapes.
• Learners can label the faces and/or
edges of each shape.
Net of a Cube B
Net of a
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Cone
Pull and overlap part
A onto part B to
form a cone.
fold & glue fold & glue
Keep these pieces

connected when
cutting out.
fold & glue

fold & glue
inside
inside
fold & glue
fold & glue
fold & glue

fold & glue
inside
Net of a
Triangular Prism
fold & glue
fold & glue
fold & glue

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Keep these pieces

connected when
cutting out.
fold & glue
fold & glue

Net of a
Cylinder
Net of a
fold & glue
Rectangular Prism
fold & glue
Net of a
Pyramid

Same & Different
How to Prep:
• Copy page 41 or 42 for each learner.
• Provide the 3D shapes listed on the page so learners can touch
and feel to compare them.
How to Use:
Learners write how these two shapes are the same and different.
Same and Different 3D Shapes
triangular prism same cone same
different pyramid different

rectangular prism
sphere same rectangular prism same
cylinder
different cube different
Same and Different 3D Shapes
triangular prism same cone same
different pyramid different

rectangular prism
sphere same rectangular prism same
cylinder
different cube different
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When two When or

Listen and learn about the parts of a 3D

Real Life Real Life

cylinder cube cylinder cube

sphere triangular prism sphere triangular prism

pyramid rectangular prism pyramid rectangular prism

sphere rectangular prism

cube triangular prism

How many? How many?

Use playdough to build a Use playdough to build a

What do you notice about the shape(s) that only roll?

What do you notice about the shape(s) that only slide?

What do you notice about the shape(s) that only roll?

What do you notice about the shape(s) that only slide?

fold & glue fold & glue

Keep these pieces

fold & glue

fold & glue

fold & glue

fold & glue

Keep these pieces

fold & glue

fold & glue fold & glue

fold & glue fold & glue

different pyramid different

sphere same rectangular prism same

different pyramid different

sphere same rectangular prism same

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