Revealing New Shapes Through Cutting

Revealing New Shapes Through Cutting

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Mathematics Shape

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In this worksheet, students perform a short experiment by cutting a cylinder to see the 2D shape that appears in the cross-section.

This worksheet is part of a larger unit designed to enhance understanding of 3D shapes for students in Year 6.

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Curriculum Codes

AC9M6SP01 9

Compare the parallel cross-sections of objects and recognise their relationships to right prisms

ACMMG140 8.4

Construct simple prisms and pyramids

Construct simple prisms and pyramids

MA3-1WM old

Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions

MA3-14MG old

Identifies three- dimensional objects, including prisms and pyramids, on the basis of their properties, and visualises, sketches and constructs them given drawings of different views

MA3-2DS-01 new

Investigates and classifies two-dimensional shapes, including triangles and quadrilaterals based on their properties

MA3-3DS-01 new

Visualises, sketches and constructs three-dimensional objects, including prisms and pyramids, making connections to two-dimensional representations

Differentiation

Modifications

Have students bring in bananas or carrots to complete this activity (bananas preferable, as they can be cut with disposable knives) or bring marshmallows for the students. Otherwise, students can create cylinders using Play-Doh, allowing them to experiment more with different cuts.

Linked Resources & Worksheets

Curriculum Code: AC9M5SP01, VCMMG198, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG111, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5, Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

3D Nets

What is a Pyramid and Prism

Curriculum Code: AC9M3SP01, VCMMG142, MA2-1WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-14MG, ACMMG063, AC9M5SP01, VCMMG198, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG111, AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, ACMMG140, MA2-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 3, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

What is a Pyramid and Prism

Nets of 3D Objects

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Nets of 3D Objects

3D Shapes - Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Presentations

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

3D Shapes - Presentation

Is it a Right Prism? - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Shape, Geometric Reasoning

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Is it a Right Prism? - Student Reference Card

What is a Polygon Poster

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Shape, Geometric Reasoning

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

What is a Polygon Poster

Matching Shapes to Nets

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Shape, Geometric Reasoning

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Matching Shapes to Nets

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Shape, Geometric Reasoning

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Shape Cutter

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Shape, Geometric Reasoning

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Drawing Prisms

New 9.0 Curriculum

Maths Unit: 3D Shapes

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, ACMMG140, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Unit Plans

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

Maths Unit: 3D Shapes

Stacking Shapes Into Prisms

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, ACMMG140, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Worksheets

Stacking Shapes Into Prisms

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, ACMMG140, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Worksheets

Finding Prisms

Curriculum Code: AC9M6SP01, ACMMG140, VCMMG228, MA3-1WM, MA3-14MG, MA3-2DS-01, MA3-3DS-01, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Shape

Category: Worksheets

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