Introduction to 3D Shapes: Prisms and Pyramids
Students will identify and describe properties of common 3D shapes, including prisms and pyramids.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a prism and a pyramid.
- Analyze the number of faces, edges, and vertices in various 3D shapes.
- Construct a net for a simple 3D shape.
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