Maths
Maths
Investigate 3D shapes
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Activities
Red Group: Find an example of pyramids, spheres, cones, cylinders, cuboids and cubes in your home. Conduct an experiment to see which shapes roll and which do not. What do shapes need to be able to roll?
Blue Group: Find an example of pyramids, spheres, cones, cylinders, cuboids and cubes in your home. Conduct an experiment to see which shapes roll and which do not. Which shapes have a curved face?
Yellow Group: Go on a shape hunt around your house for pyramids, spheres, cones, cylinders, cuboids and cubes. Have a discussion about which 2D shapes make up their faces. Take a picture for Seesaw.
Orange Group: Go on a shape hunt around your home for spheres, cylinders, cuboids and cubes. Have a discussion about which 2D shapes make up their faces. Take a picture for Seesaw.
Green Group: Go on a shape hunt around your home for cubes and spheres. How many can you find? Sort them into cubes and spheres and take a picture for Seesaw.