teaching resource

3D Objects Poster

Updated: 11 May 2023

Learn the names of some common 3D shapes with this classroom poster.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 3

Curriculum

VC2M1SP01

Make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them <ul> <li>classifying a collection of shapes including different circles, ovals, regular and irregular shapes, triangles and quadrilaterals, saying what is the same about the shapes in a group and what is different between the shapes in a group</li> <li>selecting a shape from a small collection of shapes inside a bag and describing the shape by feel, so that others can name the shape and give reasons for their choice</li> <li>comparing the different objects that can be built out of the same number of blocks or centi-cubes and discussing the differences between them</li> <li>exploring string games used in storytelling by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples (for example, in Karda from the Yandruwandha Peoples of north-eastern South Australia), recognising, comparing, describing and classifying the shapes made by the string and these shapes’ relationship to shapes and objects on Country/Place</li> </ul>
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>

teaching resource

3D Objects Poster

Updated: 11 May 2023

Learn the names of some common 3D shapes with this classroom poster.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 3

Learn the names of some common 3D shapes with this classroom poster.

Explore 3D Shapes and Their Properties

One key learning objective of the primary Maths curriculum is to have students recognise and classify familiar three-dimensional objects. To make this task easier, we’ve designed a handy, all-in-one classroom poster you can display in your room while you are teaching this important geometric concept. This poster makes a great reference point for your students while they are learning the names and properties of these common objects.

Which 3D Shapes Are Included?

This classroom poster includes eight common 3D shapes that your students will commonly encounter when learning about three-dimensional objects. The poster shows the name of each 3D shape, along with a visual image. The 3D objects included on the poster include:

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

How to Make the Most of This 3D Shapes Poster

This poster has been created to support Maths instruction in your classroom. You may wish to use the poster in the following ways:

Print the poster on A3 paper and display it in your classroom as a reminder of the various types of 3D objects.
Print enough copies of the poster for students to paste into their workbooks as a reference.

Easily Download and Print This 3D Shape Poster

This resource downloads as a full-colour PDF. Just download, print and teach!

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Curriculum

VC2M1SP01

Make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them <ul> <li>classifying a collection of shapes including different circles, ovals, regular and irregular shapes, triangles and quadrilaterals, saying what is the same about the shapes in a group and what is different between the shapes in a group</li> <li>selecting a shape from a small collection of shapes inside a bag and describing the shape by feel, so that others can name the shape and give reasons for their choice</li> <li>comparing the different objects that can be built out of the same number of blocks or centi-cubes and discussing the differences between them</li> <li>exploring string games used in storytelling by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples (for example, in Karda from the Yandruwandha Peoples of north-eastern South Australia), recognising, comparing, describing and classifying the shapes made by the string and these shapes’ relationship to shapes and objects on Country/Place</li> </ul>
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>

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