This
colourful Octagonal Pyramid Net is ready to print
out, construct & display. The net is tagged with visual
reminders of the properties of a octagonal pyramid i.e.
it has eight triangular faces and one face that is a regular
octagon. This octagonal pyramid net is ideal for creating
math displays.
Download
and construct an Octagonal Pyramid for your Math Display
This
3d shape net prints out on A4 paper
when you download it
Properties of an Octagonal Pyramid
(write
these up on card & display)
-
An octagonal pyramid has nine faces.
- An octagonal pyramid
has 23 edges
- An octagonal pyramid has 9 corners but one is termed
the apex.
A
Little Something to Think About (write
these up on card & display)
-
Find a real world example of a octagonal pyramid.
- If you stand a octagonal pyramid on its side is it still
a octagonal 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?