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hawk
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3d shapes

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Does anybody know where i can purchase a set of 3d geometric shapes e. triangular prism etc to help with maths.

thanks :wink:
Guest55
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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.
Blitz
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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.
aargh
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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.
999 mum
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have a look at

http://www.senteacher.org/wk/3dshape.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
hawk
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thanks for the suggestions :D
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