A cylinder is a special kind of shape that you can hold in your hands. It is not flat like a piece of paper; instead, it is a 3D shape, which means it has depth and can stand up on its own!
Let’s look at the different parts of a cylinder:
You can find cylinders all around you! Here are some examples:
Did you know that a cylinder is a very strong shape? That’s why it’s used in many things we see every day, like buildings and bridges!
So, remember, a cylinder is a 3D shape with two flat circle faces, one curved surface, two curved edges, and no corners. Next time you see a can or a roll of paper towels, you’ll know you’re looking at a cylinder!
Find Cylinders Around You: Go on a cylinder hunt in your home or classroom! Look for objects that have the shape of a cylinder, like a can of soup or a water bottle. Make a list or draw pictures of the cylinders you find. How many can you discover? Share your findings with your classmates and see who found the most cylinders!
Create Your Own Cylinder: Use a piece of paper to make your own cylinder. Roll the paper into a tube and tape the edges together. Can you find something to use as the circular bases, like two paper circles or cardboard cutouts? Once your cylinder is complete, try stacking different objects on top of it. How many can it hold before it falls over?
Think About It: Why do you think cylinders are used in so many everyday objects? Talk with a partner or write down your ideas. Consider how the shape of a cylinder might help it hold things or stand up easily. Can you think of any other shapes that might work as well as a cylinder for these objects?
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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A cylinder is a 3D shape. The flat circles at the top and bottom are the same, and there is one curved surface that goes all the way around. A cylinder has two curved edges.
Examples of objects with a cylindrical shape include a can, a paper towel roll, a jar of jelly, and a pencil shaft.
To summarize, a cylinder has:
– Two flat faces
– One curved surface
– Two circular bases that are the same
– Two curved edges
– Zero vertices
A cylinder is indeed a 3D shape.
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