3D Shape Activities for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Are you looking for the perfect activities to teach students about identifying, describing, classifying, and sorting 3-D shapes? Look no further than this 3D Figures, Shapes, & Solids Geometry Activity Pack!
This activity pack will excite your students about 3D figures! With 10 engaging activities aligned with state standards, these worksheets and activities are perfect for teaching second or third-grade math. Check out this 3D Shapes Math Activity Pack for 2nd and 3rd Grade here!
Introduction to 3D Shapes: Exploring Figures and Solids
Through this engaging resource, students will identify and describe three-dimensional solids. With answer keys for every activity plus an included activity schedule, you’ll have everything you need for teaching 3D shapes.
The first three activities in this resource will introduce and explain 3D solids:
- 3D Figures Chart/Table – Introduce 3D figures using this table while creating a class anchor chart that students can reference later. Students will find examples of 3D solids in everyday objects such as cereal boxes, soda cans, and even ice cream cones!
- Identifying 3D Figures #1: Cut & Paste – Students will match each picture to the correct name to identify the 3D figures.
- Identifying 3D Figures #2: Word Bank – Match the names of the 3D solids to their pictures by writing the name in the blank space provided.
Describing Properties of 3D Shapes with Engaging Activities
The goal of this 3D Shapes Activity Pack is to provide enjoyable activities that focus on describing the attributes of various three-dimensional solids.
These next three activities aim to deepen students’ understanding of the attributes and properties of 3D shapes:
- Properties of 3D Figures #1: Cut & Paste – In this hands-on matching activity, students will match pictures to the correct descriptions of each 3D solid.
- Properties of 3D Figures #2: What Am I? – Your class will draw lines to match each description to the corresponding 3D figures.
- 3D Figures: True or False? – Students will decide if statements about 3D shapes are true or false, then justify their answers using complete sentences.
Comparing & Sorting 3D Shapes: Critical Thinking Activities
The final four activities allow students to develop their critical thinking skills as they compare and contrast different 3D figures:
- Comparing 3D Solids – Compare and contrast two given 3D solids by identifying similarities and differences.
- 3D Solids Quiz – With this 10-question quiz, you can formatively assess students’ knowledge of 3D shapes to determine mastery of the objectives and identify areas needing additional support.
- Sorting 3D Figures Extension Activity – Students will categorize 3D figures into two groups based on criteria of their choosing.
- 3D Figures Guessing Game – In this exciting activity, students will work together to guess which 3D shape is taped to their backs, using only yes/no questions.
When you grab this 3D Shapes Math Activity Pack, you’ll get all 10 of these engaging geometry activities! Each activity is easy to use and low-prep.
Fun Activities for Teaching 3D Shapes, Figures, and Solids
This 3D Shapes Activity Pack for Second and Third Grade makes teaching students about cubes, spheres, prisms, pyramids, and cylinders easy and fun! You and your students are going to love the 22 total pages of instructions, worksheets, activities, and games.
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