Identifying Prisms and Pyramids | Grade 2 & 3 | Math | 3d Shapes

This video is about identifying a Prisms and Pyramids and understanding the common differences between the pyramids and prisms. It includes examples of pyramids and prisms and describes what is a Prism and what is a Pyramid.

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Is this an example of a pyramid or a prism?
This is an example of a prism. (Triangular Prism)

Is this an example of a pyramid or a prism?
This is an example of a pyramid. (Square Pyramid)

What is a prism?
A prism is a 3 dimensional shape, having 2 identical ends and having the same cross section along its length.
The two identical ends of the prism, are parallel to each other and are the two bases of the prism.
All the faces of the prism are flat faces.
The base of the prism can be any polygon shape.
All other faces of a prism are parallelograms or rectangles.

What is a pyramid?
A pyramid is a 3 dimensional shape, with a single polygon shape base, and flat triangular sides, that meet at the common top point called the apex.
The base of the pyramid can be any polygon shape.
All other faces of a pyramid are triangular.

Is this a pyramid or a prism?
Yes this is a prism with hexagonal bases.

Is this a pyramid or a prism?
This is neither a prism nor a pyramid.

Is this a pyramid or a prism?
Yes this is a pyramid with a hexagonal base.