teaching resource

3D Objects and Their Properties - Puzzles

Updated: 04 May 2023

Explore the names and properties of some of the most common 3D shapes with this set of 8 puzzles.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 8 Pages
Years: 2 - 5

Curriculum

VC2M3SP01

Make, compare and classify objects, identifying key features and explaining why these features make them suited to their uses <ul> <li>classifying a collection of geometric objects, including cylinders, spheres, prisms and pyramids, according to key features such as the shape and number of faces and/or surfaces, edges and vertices</li> <li>making and comparing objects built out of cubic blocks and discussing key features; for example, comparing the amount of space that objects occupy by counting how many blocks it takes to build different rectangular prisms that have the same height but different bases</li> <li>making geometric objects in solid form out of connecting cubes and in skeleton form with straws, and constructing objects using dynamic geometry software, recognising, comparing and discussing the features of the objects using the different representations</li> <li>using familiar shapes and objects to build or construct models and compare the suitability of different shapes and objects for aspects of the model; for example, building rectangular towers out of connecting cubes and recognising that the taller the tower, the less stable it becomes unless the base is increased; or building bridges out of straws bent into different shapes and comparing the strength of different designs</li> <li>identifying, classifying and comparing common objects found on Country/Place as cubes, rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones and spheres</li> <li>investigating and explaining how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ dwellings are oriented in the environment to accommodate climatic conditions</li> </ul>
VC2M5SP01

Connect objects to their nets and build objects from their nets using spatial and geometric reasoning <ul> <li>designing and constructing exact nets for packaging particular-shaped items or collections of interest, taking into consideration how the faces will be joined and how the package will be opened</li> <li>visualising folding some possible nets for a range of prisms and pyramids, predicting which will work and which cannot work, and justifying their choices, based on the number, size and position of particular shapes in each diagram</li> <li>sketching nets for a range of prisms and pyramids considering the number, shape and placement of the faces, and testing by cutting and folding</li> <li>investigating objects designed and developed by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, such as those used in fish traps and instructive toys, identifying the shape and relative position of each face to determine the net of the object</li> </ul>

teaching resource

3D Objects and Their Properties - Puzzles

Updated: 04 May 2023

Explore the names and properties of some of the most common 3D shapes with this set of 8 puzzles.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 8 Pages
Years: 2 - 5

Explore the names and properties of some of the most common 3D shapes with this set of 8 puzzles.

Hands-On Activities for Teaching 3D Shape

Let’s face it… primary-aged students love hands-on learning! Students thrive when given the opportunity to work with a group of peers to complete a task or solve a problem. Puzzles are a great way to engage students in working together to reach a common goal!

Use these puzzles when exploring the names and properties of three-dimensional objects. Students must complete each puzzle by matching and connecting each shape’s name to its net, model, real-life example and properties.

Alternatively, you could use this resource to create a classroom display of three-dimensional objects and their features.

How to Use These 3D Shape Puzzles

Follow these easy steps to use this versatile Maths resource in your classroom.

Print out your preferred file. Thick card is recommended.
Place all puzzle pieces into a large envelope or zip-lock bag for safekeeping.
Provide the puzzle pieces to the students. Have them work together to put the puzzles together.

The resource includes the following 3D object puzzles:

square pyramid
sphere
rectangular prism
cube
cone
triangular pyramid
triangular prism
cylinder.

Download Your Preferred File

This resource comes in two variations:

Jumbled Puzzles – This version of the resource has been created with the puzzles already jumbled.
Unjumbled Puzzles – This version of the resource has been created with all the correct puzzle pieces already in place.

Select your preferred version using the dropdown menu next to the Download button.

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Curriculum

VC2M3SP01

Make, compare and classify objects, identifying key features and explaining why these features make them suited to their uses <ul> <li>classifying a collection of geometric objects, including cylinders, spheres, prisms and pyramids, according to key features such as the shape and number of faces and/or surfaces, edges and vertices</li> <li>making and comparing objects built out of cubic blocks and discussing key features; for example, comparing the amount of space that objects occupy by counting how many blocks it takes to build different rectangular prisms that have the same height but different bases</li> <li>making geometric objects in solid form out of connecting cubes and in skeleton form with straws, and constructing objects using dynamic geometry software, recognising, comparing and discussing the features of the objects using the different representations</li> <li>using familiar shapes and objects to build or construct models and compare the suitability of different shapes and objects for aspects of the model; for example, building rectangular towers out of connecting cubes and recognising that the taller the tower, the less stable it becomes unless the base is increased; or building bridges out of straws bent into different shapes and comparing the strength of different designs</li> <li>identifying, classifying and comparing common objects found on Country/Place as cubes, rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones and spheres</li> <li>investigating and explaining how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ dwellings are oriented in the environment to accommodate climatic conditions</li> </ul>
VC2M5SP01

Connect objects to their nets and build objects from their nets using spatial and geometric reasoning <ul> <li>designing and constructing exact nets for packaging particular-shaped items or collections of interest, taking into consideration how the faces will be joined and how the package will be opened</li> <li>visualising folding some possible nets for a range of prisms and pyramids, predicting which will work and which cannot work, and justifying their choices, based on the number, size and position of particular shapes in each diagram</li> <li>sketching nets for a range of prisms and pyramids considering the number, shape and placement of the faces, and testing by cutting and folding</li> <li>investigating objects designed and developed by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, such as those used in fish traps and instructive toys, identifying the shape and relative position of each face to determine the net of the object</li> </ul>

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