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Properties of Pyramids and Prisms - Posters

Updated: 04 May 2023

Learn the properties of pyramids and prisms with these classroom posters.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
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

Properties of Pyramids and Prisms - Posters

Updated: 04 May 2023

Learn the properties of pyramids and prisms with these classroom posters.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Years: 1 - 3

Learn the properties of pyramids and prisms with these classroom posters.

What Is the Difference Between a Prism and a Pyramid?

As students become familiar with the concept of a three-dimensional object, they’ll soon be introduced to the two major categories of these: prisms and pyramids. But what is the difference between a prism and a pyramid, and do they have anything in common?

Prisms

Prisms are three-dimensional objects with two congruent bases. In kid-friendly language, this essentially means that the two bases are identical. The sides of a prism are rectangular in shape.

Pyramids

Pyramids are three-dimensional objects with one base. The triangular faces of the pyramid meet at one vertex (point).

What Are the Properties of Prisms and Pyramids?

Prisms and pyramids have similar properties. These include:

Faces – flat surfaces
Edges – the lines formed by two meeting faces
Vertices – the points where two or more edges meet.

Multiple Applications for These 3D Shape Posters

These versatile posters can be used in various ways to enhance your students’ learning of 3D objects and their properties. Here are some suggestions.

Print the posters on A3 paper and display them in your classroom as a reminder of the properties of prisms and pyramids.
As you teach your students about prisms and pyramids, provide students with a smaller version of the posters to paste into their workbooks.
Add this poster to a classroom display about 3D shapes. Encourage students to add examples of prisms and pyramids around each poster.

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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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