Dwire+February+Shapes

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In the past we have talked about some different shapes. We have talked about circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. Can you name some of these shapes?









Today we are going to talk about shapes that are solid and look really similar shapes we've gone over in the past but go by different names. You may have seen some of these shapes around the house or classroom but never noticed them or knew their name.

The first shape is called a rectangular prism. It has 6 sides.



What shape does this look like? Have we seen this shape somewhere before?



The next shape is called a cone



A cone has a base that is a circle. It tapers or slims up to a single point at the top (the apex) creating a cone.

What shape does this remind you of? Have you ever seen a shape like this? Where?





Another shape that is similar to a cone is called a Pyramid.



A pyramid has multiple shapes in it. It has a base (which is a square) and four sides (that are triangles). All the side meet at one point (the apex) creating a pyramid.

What other shape also has a base with with a single point at the top?

The next shape is called a cube.





A cube has 6 different sides to it.

Can you tell me a shape that looks similar to a cube? Where have you seen a cube before? Is there another solid shape that looks like a cube?





The last shape we are going to talk about today is a sphere.





A sphere is like a circle. It is a perfectly round shape. Are there other places we may have seen a sphere? Where?



(Worksheet: Reteach 20.1, Solid Figures)