Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together, 3D shapes

In the Max Maths Year 1 curriculum, young learners are introduced to the fascinating world of 3D shapes through a segment titled "Let's Learn Together." The lesson begins with an exploration of the sphere, a shape that stands out due to its single curved face and the absence of edges or vertices, making it perfectly round in all directions. This is followed by the cube, a familiar shape to many children, characterized by its 6 flat faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices, with the noteworthy feature that all edges are of equal length, giving it a symmetrical appearance.

Moving on, the lesson discusses the cuboid, which at first glance might resemble a cube but differs in the dimensions of its faces. Like a cube, a cuboid has 6 flat faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices, with the additional property that opposite faces are identical, yet not all edges are the same length. The cylinder is then introduced, a shape with 2 flat faces at the top and bottom, 1 curved face around, and 2 curved edges, yet it has no vertices. Lastly, the cone is described, a shape with 1 flat face at the base, 1 curved face that tapers to a point, a single curved edge, and finally, 1 vertex at its apex. Through this lesson, children begin to understand the basic properties and differences of various 3D shapes, laying the foundation for spatial awareness and geometry.