Cube
Its net
Unfolding Shapes in 3D
Explore the geometry of prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones by unfolding them. Drag to spin the shape, pinch or scroll to zoom, then tap Faces, Edges or Vertices to count them.Drag to spin, pinch to zoom, and tap Faces, Edges or Vertices to count.
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Maths words
- Face a flat surface of a shape. A curved surface is not a flat face.
- Edge where two faces meet.
- Vertex a corner where edges meet. Many are called vertices.
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Flat 2D Shapes
Flat shapes have sides and corners but no thickness. Pick a shape, then tap Sides or Corners to count them.
Triangle
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Maths words
- Side a straight line that is part of the shape.
- Corner where two sides meet.
- Right angle a square corner, like the corner of a book.
- Line of symmetry a fold line where both halves match exactly.
Shape Games
Play a quiz, flip memory cards or match shapes to their clues. Not sure? Go back and explore the shape first!