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Intro to 3D Shapes

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Intro to 3D Shapes
K1st2ndMath
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Summary

Learn about 3D shapes! 2D shapes are flat, 3D shapes are solid. Go over examples of 3D shapes, like cubes & cones.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Intro to 3D Shapes:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of intro to 3d shapes first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use intro to 3d shapes outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what intro to 3d shapes means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.