Crystal Constructor
Build Your Knowledge of 3D Shapes!
The Universe is built of shapes! In Crystal Constructor, children rotate, examine, and analyze floating 3D crystals to master their geometric properties.
This games targets the Year 2 Geometry curriculum, moving beyond simple naming to deeper analysis of Faces, Edges, and Vertices.
📐 How to Play
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Spin the Specimen The shape rotates automatically. Use your eyes to track the hidden sides as it turns.
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Count the Features The game will ask: "How many Faces?" (Flat sides), "How many Vertices?" (Pointy corners), or "How many Edges?" (Ridges).
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Submit Data Choose the correct number from the panel. Get it right to construct the next crystal!
📚 Curriculum Focus (Geometry)
Crystal Constructor builds spatial reasoning and vocabulary:
- Shape Recognition Identify 3D shapes, including Cubes, Cuboids, Pyramids, Spheres, Cones, and Cylinders.
- Properties Describe the properties of 3D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces.
- Compare & Sort Identify similarities (e.g., "Both have a square face") and differences.
🧠 Spatial Reasoning
It's hard to count the back of a shape on a flat piece of paper.
By using a rotating digital model, children develop the ability to mentally rotate objects—a key skill for future STEM success (engineering, architecture, etc.).
👨👩👧 Domestic Construction
Kitchen Geometry:
- "Find me a cylinder." (Baked Bean tin).
- "Find me a cuboid." (Cereal box).
- "How many corners does this dice have?" (8).
Constructed for Year 2 Geometry.