Hands-on learning with VSEC : 2D and 3D shapes around us

Guided by Vidya International Charitable Trust (VICT), VSEC (Vidya Social Empowerment Center) equips students with knowledge and skills that enable sustained personal and professional growth.

Dr. Siju K. C (Head, VSEC and Asso. Prof, AS Dept) conducted an engaging and interactive learning session titled “2D and 3D Shapes Around Us” on 22 November 2025. The session was organized as part of an educational enrichment programme aimed at strengthening students’ fundamental understanding of geometry.

The session introduced two-dimensional shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles as flat figures possessing length and breadth. Everyday objects including coins, currency notes, chapathis and pizza slices were used to help students relate abstract mathematical concepts to real-life experiences.

Three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres and pyramids, were explained using familiar examples such as matchboxes, geometry boxes, Rubik’s cubes, gas cylinders, pencils, and samosas. These examples enabled students to visualize solid objects characterized by length, breadth, and height.

An interactive identification activity encouraged participants to classify objects as either 2D or 3D and correctly identify the corresponding shapes. This activity enhanced students’ observation skills and reinforced conceptual clarity. The session also highlighted the significance of geometric shapes in real-world structures such as bridges, roofs, towers, and cranes, emphasizing their role in providing strength and stability.

Overall, the session successfully fostered spatial reasoning, improved conceptual understanding, and promoted a practical appreciation of mathematics among the students.