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Thursday, October 27, 2011

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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