Download
and construct a Heptagonal Pyramid
for your Math Display
This 3d shape net prints out on A4 paper
when you download it
Properties
of a Heptagonal Pyramid
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these up on card & display)
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A heptagonal pyramid has eight faces.
- A heptagonal pyramid has 14 edges
- A heptagonal pyramid has 8 corners but
one is termed the apex.
A
Little Something to Think About
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these up on card & display)
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Find a real world example of a heptagonal pyramid.
- If you stand a heptagonal pyramid on its side is it still a heptagonal
pyramid?
- Many educators believe that 3d shapes are NOT taught so students
remember the name of each shape. They think students should be able
to look at the properties of each shape and then use their thinking
skills to work out its name. What do you think?