Instructions
A cross-section is the shape you see when you slice right through the middle of something. It's like looking at the inside of a sliced apple! Follow the instructions for each activity below.
Activity 1: Match the Food to its Slice!
Draw a line from the food on the left to the shape you would see if you sliced it in half.
| 1. An orange (cut across the middle) | A Star |
| 2. A loaf of bread (one slice) | A Long Oval |
| 3. A banana (cut long ways) | A Circle |
| 4. A starfruit | A Square |
Activity 2: Circle the Shape!
Look at the food and circle the name of the shape you would see if you sliced it.
1. A cucumber cut into round slices:
Circle Square Triangle
2. A hard-boiled egg cut in half from top to bottom:
Star Oval Rectangle
3. A watermelon cut right through the middle:
Rectangle Circle Square
Answer Key
Activity 1 Answers
- An orange (cut across the middle) → A Circle
- A loaf of bread (one slice) → A Square
- A banana (cut long ways) → A Long Oval
- A starfruit → A Star
Activity 2 Answers
- A cucumber cut into round slices: Circle
- A hard-boiled egg cut in half from top to bottom: Oval
- A watermelon cut right through the middle: Circle