This
colourful pentagonal pyramid net is ready to print out, construct
& display. The net is tagged with visual reminders of the properties
of a pentagonal pyramid i.e. it has five triangular faces and one
face that is a regular pentagon. This pentagonal pyramid net is ideal
for creating math displays.
This
net prints out at A4 size when downloaded
Properties
of a Pentagonal Pyramid
(write
these up on card & display)
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A pentagonal pyramid has six faces.
- A pentagonal pyramid
has 10 edges
- A pentagonal pyramid has 6 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 pentagonal pyramid.
- If you stand a pentagonal pyramid on its side is it still a pentagonal
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?
These
3d shape nets print out on A4 paper when you download them.
