Exploring 2D and 3D Shapes with Marshmallows

What materials are used to create the shapes in the video?

• Straws and clay

• Mini marshmallows and toothpicks

• Paper and glue

• Sticks and stones

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How many sides does a square have?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three

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What property do toothpicks represent when making a cube?

• Volume

• Height

• Width

• Depth

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How many toothpicks are needed to connect two squares into a cube?

• Eight

• Six

• Two

• Four

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What shape is formed using three sides?

• Circle

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

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What 3D shape is created using only triangles?

• Triangular pyramid

• Cylinder

• Sphere

• Cube

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How many marshmallows are used as connectors to form a triangular pyramid?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

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What additional shapes are used to create a triangular prism?

• Squares

• Circles

• Hexagons

• Pentagons

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What real-life object does the triangular prism resemble?

• Plane

• Boat

• Tent

• Car

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What creative activity is suggested with the 3D shapes?

• Combining them into new forms

• Painting them

• Selling them

• Throwing them

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