Properties
of a Heptagonal Pyramid
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A heptagonal pyramid has eight faces.
- A heptagonal pyramid
has 14 edges
- A heptagonal pyramid has 8 corners but
one is termed the apex.
A
Little Something to Think About
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these up on card & display)
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Find a real world example of a heptagonal pyramid.
- If you stand a heptagonal pyramid on its side is it still a
heptagonal pyramid?
- Many educators believe that 3d shapes are NOT taught so students
remember the name of each shape. They think students should be
able to look at the properties of each shape
and then use their thinking skills to work out
its name. What do you think?