3D Solids Sorting Worksheet

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🎯 Learning Goal

I can sort 3D solids by two or three attributes and organize them using a Venn diagram.

1. Look at these 3D solids: cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism, triangular prism. Which shapes have curved surfaces?

Cube

Sphere

Cylinder

Cone

Rectangular prism

Triangular prism

2. Which 3D solids can roll?

Cube

Sphere

Cylinder

Cone

Rectangular prism

3. Which shapes have exactly 6 faces?

Cube

Sphere

Cylinder

Rectangular prism

Triangular prism

4. Name three attributes you could use to sort 3D solids:

a) ________________________

b) ________________________

c) ________________________

5. Complete the Venn diagram below. Sort these 3D solids by two attributes: "Has curved surfaces" and "Can roll"

Shapes to sort: cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism

6. Look at your Venn diagram. Which shape(s) are in the middle section (both curved surfaces AND can roll)?

7. Create your own Venn diagram using these three attributes: "Has flat faces", "Has vertices (corners)", and "Has edges"

Use these shapes: cube, sphere, cylinder, triangular prism

8. Explain why you placed the sphere where you did in your three-circle Venn diagram: