Sure! Here is a simple explanation of faces, vertices, and edges of 3D shapes, along with an oral revision of their properties for grade 1 students.
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Faces: Faces are the flat surfaces of a 3D shape. They are like the sides of the shape. For example, a cube has six faces, a rectangular prism has six faces, and a cylinder has two faces (one on top and one on the bottom).
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Vertices: Vertices are the corners of a 3D shape. They are like the points where the edges meet. For example, a cube has eight vertices, a rectangular prism has eight vertices, and a cylinder has zero vertices.
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Edges: Edges are the lines where two faces of a 3D shape meet. They are like the borders of the shape. For example, a cube has twelve edges, a rectangular prism has twelve edges, and a cylinder has two edges (the curved part on the top and bottom).
Now, let’s do an oral revision of their properties:
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Can you tell me what faces are? (Answer: Faces are the flat surfaces of a 3D shape.)
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How many faces does a cube have? (Answer: A cube has six faces.)
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What are vertices? (Answer: Vertices are the corners of a 3D shape.)
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How many vertices does a rectangular prism have? (Answer: A rectangular prism has eight vertices.)
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What are edges? (Answer: Edges are the lines where two faces of a 3D shape meet.)
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How many edges does a cylinder have? (Answer: A cylinder has two edges.)
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Can you name a shape that has twelve edges? (Answer: A cube and a rectangular prism both have twelve edges.)
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Can you name a shape that has zero vertices? (Answer: A cylinder has zero vertices.)
Remember, faces, vertices, and edges are important properties of 3D shapes that help us describe and identify them. Keep practicing and exploring different shapes to become a shape expert!
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