Identify, name, and describe 3D shapes (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder) — flat vs. solid
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~1 min math.gK.f.gm.shapes_3d.ex_03

Match Solid To Real World

Prompt

Match each solid name to a real-world object photo.

M-K-F-EX-31-A Photograph
Worksheet with two columns: left column 4 solid-name cards in 24-pt text (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder); right column 4

Worksheet with two columns: left column 4 solid-name cards in 24-pt text (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder); right column 4 small photographs (an orange, a 6-sided die, a child's birthday party hat, a soup can with label visible). Child draws lines to match.

How it's presented
mode worksheet
items
photos
['soup_can', 'die', 'party_hat', 'orange']
solID names
['sphere', 'cube', 'cone', 'cylinder']
Answer criteria
type matching
expected
cone
party_hat
cube
die
sphere
orange
cylinder
soup_can
Hints
  1. Which one is round all the way? (sphere → orange)
  2. Which has only flat faces? (cube → die)
Misconceptions to watch
  • Matches cone to ice-cream scoop instead of party hat.
  • Matches sphere to die (size confusion).
Used in lessons