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3D Object Properties - Worksheet

Updated: 05 Jun 2023

Use this 3D Objects Worksheet to assist your students when learning about the properties of 3D objects.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages

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>

teaching resource

3D Object Properties - Worksheet

Updated: 05 Jun 2023

Use this 3D Objects Worksheet to assist your students when learning about the properties of 3D objects.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages

Use this 3D Objects Worksheet to assist your students when learning about the properties of 3D objects.

Explore 3D Objects and Their Properties

This worksheet allows your students to identify a variety of common 3D objects and their properties. There are two versions of the resource, which are outlined below:

Version 1 – Students must name the object, then record the number of faces, edges and vertices.
Version 2 – Students must name the object, then record the number of faces, edges, vertices, flat surfaces and curved surfaces.

The 3D objects included in this worksheet are: cube, rectangular prism, cone, triangular pyramid, cylinder, square pyramid and triangular prism.

A Note About Cones and Cylinders

If you look at the answer sheet to this resource, you will notice the following properties are attributed to cones and cylinders:

Cones – Faces (0), Edges (0), Vertices (0)
Cylinders – Faces (0), Edges (0), Vertices (0)

If this seems strange to you, then please read on for an explanation!

In geometry, the following definitions apply for faces, edges and vertices:

Face – A flat surface with straight edges.
Edge – A straight line formed by two faces meeting.
Vertex – The point where two or more edges meet.

According to these definitions, a cone has no faces, edges or vertices. It has one flat surface, one curved surface and one apex.

Similarly, according to these definitions, a cylinder has no faces, edges or vertices. It has two flat surfaces and one curved surfaces.

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As this resource includes answer sheets, we recommend printing one version of the entire file, then removing the student worksheets for photocopying.

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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>

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Kylie-Anne · 5 years ago

Hello, I wonder why you do not include the properties of the cone and the cylinder in this resource?
- Paul (Teach Starter) · 5 years ago
  
  Hi Kylie-Anne, Thanks for your comment. I believe I understand what you are putting forward here. The properties of cones and cylinders remain a point of conjecture and we even have a blog about it! https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/cone-cylinder-debate/ If you have a suggestion for a change, you can submit a change request to this resource using the Changes & Updates tab above. This tab can be found near the comments section. Thanks again!