Identify and Name 3D Shapes

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:Recognize and name common 3D shapes (e.g., cube, sphere, cylinder, cone).Differentiate between various 3D shapes…
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Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  1. Recognize and name common 3D shapes (e.g., cube, sphere, cylinder, cone).
  2. Differentiate between various 3D shapes based on their attributes.
  3. Identify shapes from different perspectives and orientations.
  4. Describe the attributes of 3D shapes (e.g., faces, edges, vertices).
  5. Group and classify 3D shapes based on their properties.
  6. Apply shape recognition skills to solve simple problems and puzzles.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 2 Geometry: Properties of shapes

  • Identify and describe the properties of 3-D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces.
Last updated on: February 25, 2026

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