- A prism is a polyhedron with two identical, parallel bases and rectangular lateral faces connecting corresponding sides of the bases.
- A pyramid is a polyhedron with a polygonal base and triangular lateral faces that meet at a common vertex (apex).
- The first shape under "Prisms" is a triangular prism (two triangular bases, three rectangular sides).
- The second shape under "Prisms" is a cube, which is a special type of rectangular prism (six square faces, but fits the definition with two square bases and four rectangular sides).
- The third shape under "Prisms" is a rectangular prism (two rectangular bases, four rectangular sides).
- The fourth shape under "Prisms" is a pentagonal prism (two pentagonal bases, five rectangular sides).
- The fifth shape under "Prisms" is a hexagonal prism (two hexagonal bases, six rectangular sides).
- The first shape under "Pyramids" is a triangular pyramid (tetrahedron) with a triangular base and three triangular faces meeting at an apex.
- The second shape under "Pyramids" is a square pyramid with a square base and four triangular faces meeting at an apex.
- The third shape under "Pyramids" is a pentagonal pyramid with a pentagonal base and five triangular faces meeting at an apex.
- The fourth shape under "Pyramids" is a hexagonal pyramid with a hexagonal base and six triangular faces meeting at an apex.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nets of prisms and pyramids worksheet.
