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*A prism is a 3D shape
with two identical,
parallel bases.
*All other faces are
rectangles.
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is exactly the same, like
identical twins.
Parallel- always the same distance apart.
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is
exactly the same, like identical
twins.
Parallel- always the same
distance apart.
Remember:
• A prism is a 3D shape with two
identical, parallel bases.
• All other faces are rectangles.
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
How many faces
can you see on
this prism?
The two identical, parallel
bases of this prism ………?
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is
exactly the same, like identical
twins.
Remember:
• A prism is a 3D shape with two identical,
parallel bases.
• All other faces are rectangles.
Parallel- always the same
distance apart.
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
How many
faces does
this prism
have?
What shapes
can you see
on this prism?
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is
exactly the same, like identical
twins.
Parallel- always the same
distance apart.
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
Think about
the parallel
bases which
make the
prism!
Remember:
• A prism is a 3D
shape with two
identical, parallel
bases.
• All other faces are
rectangles.
Square
prism
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is
exactly the same, like identical
twins.
Parallel- always the same
distance apart.
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
Think about
the parallel
bases which
make the
prism!
Remember:
• A prism is a 3D
shape with two
identical, parallel
bases.
• All other faces are
rectangles.
Square
prism
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is
exactly the same, like identical
twins.
Parallel- always the same
distance apart.
Tip:
Remember to
use what you
already know
about 2D
shapes
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
Remember:
• A prism is a 3D
shape with two
identical, parallel
bases.
• All other faces are
rectangles.
Keywords and definitions box:
Identical- this means that it is
exactly the same, like identical
twins.
Parallel- always the same
distance apart.
Tip:
Remember to
use what you
already know
about 2D
shapes
Faces- flat surface of a 3D shape
Remember:
• A prism is a 3D
shape with two
identical, parallel
bases.
• All other faces are
rectangles.
What do you
think this prism
could be
called?
Why?
Remember:
Use what we
already know!
Hexagonal
prism
What do you
think this prism
could be
called?
Why?
Remember:
Use what we
already know!
Hexagonal
prism
What do you
think this prism is
called?
Why?
Remember:
Use what we
already know!
Octagonal Prism
What do you
think this prism is
called?
Why?
Remember:
Use what we
already know!
Octagonal Prism
Prisms
Not prisms