Students correctly answer questions to reach the top of the mountain. How far will they make it up the mountain? As they progress higher up the mountain, the scenery will change—from grassy foothills to snowy peaks. At the end, a polaroid is taken of how far they made it up the mountain with a score. This is a cooperative game where if there is more than one player, they must work together to answer the questions correctly to make it to the top of the mountain as a team.

In this version, students examine a range of 3D objects and determine how many faces each one has. From cubes and cones to prisms and pyramids, this activity strengthens shape recognition and builds essential geometry vocabulary through visual analysis and repeated practise.

Let’s Hike – 3D Objects: How Many Faces? is ideal for Year 2–4 students exploring the properties of three-dimensional shapes. Use it during your geometry unit, as a rotation activity, or for small group collaboration. Students can play independently or cooperatively via the QR code to build both shape knowledge and teamwork skills.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify 3D objects and count the number of faces
• ✅ Recognise and describe features of common 3D shapes
• ✅ Build geometry vocabulary including face, edge, and vertex
• ✅ Develop visual reasoning and spatial awareness
• ✅ Engage in cooperative gameplay to support collaborative learning

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a 3D object and asked to calculate how many faces it has.
2. Each correct answer helps the team move higher up the mountain path.
3. The game continues until all questions are answered.
4. Students play individually or as a team, aiming to reach the summit together.
5. At the end, a polaroid shows how far they made it and the final score they achieved.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during 3D shape units to build confidence with shape properties
• 💡 Great for Year 2–4 students developing spatial awareness
• 💡 Pair with a hands-on station using real 3D objects for counting and sorting
• 💡 Follow up with a drawing activity where students label the faces of various 3D shapes

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Hike – 3D Objects: How Many Faces? helps students build confidence with 3D shape properties while working their way up a fun and challenging mountain adventure!