Cube
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Upper Key Stage 2
Meaning
A cube is an object with 6 faces where all edges are the same length.
About Cubes
- Every edge on a cube has the same length.
- Each face on a cube is a square.
- The volume of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by height.
- The surface area of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by 6 (because there are 6 faces).
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A cube is an object with 6 faces where all edges are the same length.
About Cubes
- Every edge on a cube has the same length.
- Each face on a cube is a square.
- A cube is known as a 'regular solid'.
- The volume of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by height.
- The surface area of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by 6 (because there are 6 faces).
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A cube is an object with 6 faces where all edges are the same length.
About Cubes
- Every edge on a cube has the same length.
- Each face on a cube is a square.
- A cube is known as a 'regular solid'.
- The volume of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by height.
- The surface area of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by 6 (because there are 6 faces).