About the 3D Shapes 3D model (Mathematics)

Cube, sphere, cone and cylinder with faces and edges.

Solid shapes have faces, edges and vertices. A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices.

What students learn from this mathematics model

• Recognise a cube, sphere, cone and cylinder in 3D
• Recall the volume formula for each solid
• Count faces, edges and vertices

Labelled parts explained

What is the Cube in 3D Shapes?

Six square faces, twelve edges and eight vertices.

What is the Sphere in 3D Shapes?

One curved surface with no edges or vertices.

What is the Cone in 3D Shapes?

A circular base joined to a single apex point.

What is the Cylinder in 3D Shapes?

Two circular bases joined by one curved surface.

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