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Comparing 3-D Shapes

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How is a sphere like a prism? Learners compare and contrast 3-D shapes, first drawing each in the boxes provided. If this is too advanced, supply pre-cut images of the shapes for students to choose from and glue onto the worksheet. A sentence frame below prompts shape analysis, having scholars write the two shape names and how they are both alike and different. Adjust easily for 2-D shapes.

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compare and contrast, same and different, 3-d figures, 3-d, comparing shapes, similar figures, shapes, similarity

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3d shapes, compare and contrast, comparing shapes, different, figures, similar shapes, Sentence Frame, write about math, math
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1st - 3rd
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