Three Dimensional Worksheets
What is the Difference Between Two and Three-Dimensional Shapes? A two dimensional shapes refer to the shapes that have only length and height as its dimensions. Because two-dimensional shape lie on a flat surface, they are also known as plane figures or plane shapes. While they have an area, two-dimensional shapes have no volume. It is plotted in a graph on the x- and y- axes. Examples: The Triangle, The Square, The Circle, The Rectangle. Whereas a three dimensional shape has length, height, and width (depth) as its dimensions. It is plotted in a graph on the x-, y- and z- axes. Examples: Dice - Cube, Shoe Box - Cuboid or Rectangular Prism, Globe - Sphere, Soda Can - Cylinder.
-
Basic Lesson
Student identify a variety of three-dimensional shapes. 2 practice problems are included.
View worksheet -
Intermediate Lesson
Student compare the differences between 3-D shapes based on faces, edges, and vertices. For the each pair of 3 dimensional shapes, state at least one way in which the shapes are the same or at least one way in which they are different.
View worksheet -
Independent Practice 1
Students compare 3-D shapes to determine if they are the same or different. The answers can be found below. For the each pair of three-dimensional shapes, state at least one way the shapes are the same or at least one way they are different.
View worksheet -
Independent Practice 2
Students compare 3-D shapes to determine if they are the same or different. The answers can be found below.
View worksheet -
-
Skill Quiz
This tests the naming and comparison skills of introductory geometrical shapes.
View worksheet -
-
How Similar?
Similar shapes have the same qualities but differ in size. Their angles are corresponding and their sides are in proportion to each other. Two triangles are considered similar if all three angles of one are equal to all three angles of the other.