Cross Sections Matching Activity – 3D Figures and Cross Sections

In this matching activity for grades 8 to 10, students practice identifying cross sections of 3D figures, both horizontal and vertical. They match each 3D figure to the correct pair of 2D cross-section shapes and record their answers on a student response page.

It is a short, targeted activity for review, stations, or a quick formative assessment.

What’s included

• 10 three-dimensional figures
• Horizontal and vertical cross-section shape options
• Student matching page
• Answer key

Skills covered

• Identifying 2D cross sections created by slicing 3D figures
• Distinguishing between horizontal and vertical cross sections
• Connecting 3D solids to the resulting 2D shapes
• Applying geometric reasoning to real-world models

Good to know

One cross-section option in each column is not used, so students have to reason carefully about every match.

Quick facts

• Skill: identifying horizontal and vertical cross sections of 3D figures
• Grades: 8–10
• CCSS: 7.G.A.3, HSG-GMD.B.4, HSG-MG.A.1, HSG-MG.A.2, HSG-MG.A.3
• Answer key: included

Bundles and related resources

This activity can be found in my Surface Area and Volume High School Geometry Curriculum Unit.

Free resources

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