Geometry - What is a Pyramid?

A PYRAMID is a 3D Geometric Shape.

Features: A pyramid has 3 or more triangular faces and 1 base. It is named for the shape of its base.


Examples: triangular pyramid, square pyramid



Suggested Activities

• Read books about pyramids and other 3D Shapes. 

 

• Have students observe a pyramid(s) manipulative(s) or picture(s) of a pyramid(s).  Discuss its properties. Have students describe the features of a pyramid.

Egyptian Pyramids

• Have students search their home or classroom to find any pyramid shapes.

Brainteaser



• Have students create pyramids with arts and crafts materials.

• Have students use NETS  (2D representations of 3D Shapes) of pyramids to create pyramid models.

           Click here to get nets of triangular and square pyramids.

Triangular Pyramid Net - (Tetrahedron)

Square Pyramid Net

Have fun with geometry.

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