3D shapes continue...

A big part of learning in Maths is hands on activities. Today we used a variety of activities to draw and make 3D shapes. Hands on activities also promotes Maths related dialogue.

1/2DW, what was your favourite activity?

3D shapes

What is a 3D shape?

What 3D shapes can roll?

What 3D shapes can slide?

Have you ever played with a 3D shape?

These are the questions we have been asking this week as we explore 3D shapes.

We have been looking at 3D shapes and their properties. Today we looked at the top view, front view and side view of a variety of shapes.

Using 3D blocks helps us to learn more about 3D shapes. Our teachers are so impressed with how much we know about three dimensional shapes.

Where can you find 3D shapes in your environment?



Jye & Kieran guessing what 3D shape Zack is hiding as he describes it to them



Harrison & Katarina using 3D shapes

Using Skwirk to learn more about 3D shapes



Nathanael, Mohit & Joshua guessing what shape Shayden is holding



Can Maxwell & Katarina guess which 3D shape Mikinley is hiding?

Kieran has mad a triangular based pyramid

Mikinley using the Interactive Whiteboard

Rainforest Maths helps us learn more about 3D shapes

Charlotte & Eliza trying to guess what 3D shape Emily is holding

Now for some hard work!

Great job Zack & Logan! Now, what shape did you make?