3D Shapes — Names and Properties
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Key Questions
- What are the names of common 3D shapes such as cube, cuboid, sphere, cylinder, and cone?
- How many faces, edges, and corners does each 3D shape have?
- Can you sort a group of 3D objects and explain how you grouped them?
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