Ten Minute Math
Face Part of a shape that is flat.(Or curved) E.g. A cube has 6 of these.
Edge The line where two faces meet. E.g. A cube has 12 of these.
Vertex (Vertices) The place where three or more edges meet. This pyramid has 4 of these.
Cube How many faces does a cube have? 6 How many edges does a cube have? 12 How many vertices does a cube have? 8 Does a cube have any parallel lines? Yes!! What else do you notice about the features of a cube?
Rectangular prism How many faces does a rectangular prism have? 6 How many edges does a rectangular prism have? 12 How many vertices does a rectangular prism have? 8 Does a rectangular prism have any parallel lines? Yes!! What else do you notice about the features of a rectangular prism? Turn to a shoulder partner and discuss how this shape is similar and different to a cube?
Sphere How many faces does a sphere have? 0 How many edges does a sphere have? 0 How many vertices does a sphere have? 0 What type of lines does a cone have? What else do you notice about the features of a sphere?
Hemisphere How many faces does a hemisphere have? 1 How many edges does a hemisphere have? 1 How many vertices does a hemisphere have? 0 What type of lines does a cone have? What else do you notice about the features of a hemisphere? Turn to a shoulder partner and discuss how this shape is similar and different to a sphere?
Cone How many faces does a cone have? 1 How many edges does a cone have? 0 How many vertices does a cone have? 0 What type of lines does a cone have? What else do you notice about the features of a cone?
Cylinder How many faces does a cylinder have? 2 How many edges does a cylinder have? 0 How many vertices does a cylinder have? 0 What type of lines does a cylinder have? What else do you notice about the features of a cylinder ? Turn to a shoulder partner and discuss how this shape is similar and different to a cone?
Triangular Pyramid How many faces does a triangular pyramid have? 4 How many edges does a triangular pyramid have? 6 How many vertices does a triangular pyramid have? 4 What type of lines does a triangular pyramid have? What else do you notice about the features of a triangular pyramid ?
Square pyramid How many faces does a square pyramid have? 5 How many edges does a square pyramid have? 8 How many vertices does a square pyramid have? 5 What type of lines does a square pyramid have? What else do you notice about the features of a square pyramid? Turn to a shoulder partner and discuss how this shape is similar and different to a triangular pyramid?
Triangular Prism How many faces does a triangular prism have? 5 How many edges does a triangular prism have? 9 How many vertices does a triangular prism have? 6 What type of lines does a triangular prism have? What else do you notice about the features of a triangular prism? Turn to a shoulder partner and discuss how this shape is similar and different to a triangular prism?
Interactive math Shape Rotation: Spot the shape: on.swf Create the shape:
Independent Practice Step Up to TAKS 4 th Grade pg. 27 & 28.