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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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Intro to 3D Shapes:
- Where in the video did the idea of intro to 3d shapes first "click" for you?
- Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
- Where might you use intro to 3d shapes outside of math class?
- 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.


