Teachables Wooden Geometric Solids in Jar - 3D Shapes, Set of 18

This set of 18 smooth hardwood geometric solids is an excellent resource for teaching shape recognition and enhancing geometric understanding. The solids come neatly stored in a jar, making them easy to organise and access for students. The set includes a variety of geometric shapes, including tetrahedron, cube, cylinder, square pyramid, cone, square prism, rectangular prism, square, circle, hemisphere, ovoid, wedge, oblique square pyramid, oblique cone, and frustum of a cone. Each piece measures between 5 and 7.6 cm, making them ideal for hands-on exploration. These geometric shapes help students identify and examine the unique attributes of each solid, as they can be observed from every angle. Students can compare the shapes to everyday objects, learn the number of faces, edges, and vertices, and explore what makes each shape unique. The set is also a great tool for physics lessons, where students can identify which shapes roll, slide, or stack. By tracing the shapes, students can further explore the relationship between 2D and 3D shapes, reinforcing their geometric understanding. Please note, the contents of each set may differ slightly. Suitable for students aged 7 and up.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances recognition and understanding of 3D shapes and their properties.
• Encourages spatial reasoning and geometric exploration through hands-on activities.
• Fosters understanding of the differences between 2D and 3D shapes by comparing outlines and structures.
• Supports physics learning by identifying how different shapes behave in terms of rolling, sliding, or stacking.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the shapes to teach the properties of geometric solids, such as the number of faces, edges, and vertices.
• Incorporate tracing exercises where students outline the shapes to compare 2D and 3D perspectives.
• Challenge students to identify everyday objects that match the shapes in the set.
• Use the shapes in a physics lesson to demonstrate which shapes are best for rolling, sliding, or stacking.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for ages 7 and up
• Measurements: Pieces range in size from 5 to 7.6 cm
• Supplied in a storage jar containing 18 geometric solids in various shapes (tetrahedron, cube, cylinder, pyramid, cone, and more)
• Note: Contents of each set may vary