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2D and 3D shapes

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2D square and 3D cube with text "2D shapes and 3D objects"
2D and 3D shapes

SUBJECTS:  Maths

YEARS:  F–2


Watch this video to learn about the features of 2D shapes.

How is it different from the features of 3D shapes (solids)?

Some examples of solids that incorporate 2D shapes are mentioned in this video by Sanchit — for example, a cube has six square faces.

What other 3D shapes could you make that has at least one square face?


Acknowledgements

Video produced in collaboration with Sanchit from Victoria.


Production Date: 2015


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