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3d shapes

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:27 pm
by hawk
Does anybody know where i can purchase a set of 3d geometric shapes e. triangular prism etc to help with maths.

thanks :wink:

Re: 3d shapes

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:35 pm
by Guest55
Why don't you make some from cardboard nets? It would be a good way of teaching this as well.

If you 'google' (other search engines are available) quite a few suppliers come up. It depends on your budget.

Re: 3d shapes

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:24 pm
by Blitz
My children enjoy making 3D shapes with magnetix - the magnetic rod and ball baring sets. Blu tac and cocktail sticks would work equally as well. For 3D shapes such as spheres, cylinders etc, go on a 3D shape hunt around your house. You will soon have your very own set of shapes and lots of fun and discussion too.

Re: 3d shapes

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:57 pm
by aargh
We use polydron at school. Tough plastic shapes which click together to form any polyhedron you like.
You can get it from Amazon in a variety of pack sizes.
One advantage is the ability to make different nets aka the NVR sheets and see if they work.

Re: 3d shapes

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:28 pm
by 999 mum
have a look at

http://www.senteacher.org/wk/3dshape.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: 3d shapes

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:50 pm
by hawk
thanks for the suggestions :D