Connect to Real Life Classify the shape of each painted silo.

Imagine you’re looking at a series of silos in your community that have been decorated with paint. Even though each painted silo might have its own unique design, their overall structures are built from basic three‐dimensional shapes that we can identify and classify. Here’s a way to “connect to real life” by breaking down the typical components: 1. Overall Body (Cylinder)  • Most silos have a tall, round storage area.  • This part is essentially a cylinder—a solid with two parallel, congruent circular bases and a curved lateral surface.  • When you see a structure with a circular cross‐section that extends vertically (like a can or a tube), you’re looking at a cylinder. 2. Top Section (Cone, Dome, or Hemisphere)  • Often, the top of the silo is not a flat surface. It might taper to a point or curve nicely.  • If it tapers gradually from the cylindrical body to a point, that top is shaped like a cone—a solid with a circular base and a single vertex.  • In some designs, rather than tapering to a sharp point, the top may be curved like a dome or even a hemisphere (half of a sphere).  • Observing a rounded, smooth top suggests these shapes. 3. Combining Shapes in Composite Figures  • Real-life silos are composite, meaning they combine more than one basic solid.  • For a silo with a cylindrical body and a conical (or dome‐shaped) top, you can think of it as two parts: the cylinder plus the cone (or dome).  • This type of composite structure is common in architecture and engineering, making it an excellent example of how simple geometric shapes come together to form more complex real-world objects. Steps to Classify the Shapes on a Painted Silo: • Look at the Main Structure:  – Does the body have a circular cross-section running continuously upward? If yes, classify that part as a cylinder. • Examine the Top:  – Does the top taper gradually to a point? That indicates a cone.  – If it’s a smooth, rounded cap, it’s likely a dome or hemisphere. • Identify Any Additional Details:  – Occasionally, the painting might highlight or exaggerate the outlines of these shapes. For example, the artist may use shading or contrasting colors to emphasize the curvature of the cylinder or the angle of the cone.  – Notice any geometric patterns that conform to the underlying shapes. This helps reinforce your classification. Real-Life Connection: Think of everyday items like soup cans (cylinders) or party hats (cones)! Now, when you see a real silo, you can apply the same classification. This not only helps in understanding geometry but also shows how math describes the world around us. In summary: • The painted silo’s main body is usually a cylinder. • Its top can be either a cone, a dome, or even a hemisphere, depending on the design. • By recognizing these basic forms, you can classify and appreciate the geometry behind the structure. This approach bridges what you learn in math class with the actual shapes and forms you see in your surroundings.