Geometric Solids and Their Properties: Construct a Solid

This is Lesson 4 of a 5 lesson series. This lesson is a hands-on and computer interactive lesson. The "Geometric Solids Tool" leads students in the construction of polyhedra as the students make a table describing how they constructed the shapes. The students use technology and a hands-on activity to develop understanding of specialized vocabulary and visualization of geometric solids.

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Geometric Solids and Their Properties: Construct a Solid

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Students will:

Analyze characteristics and properties of three dimensional geometric shapes.
Construct physical models of geometric solids.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Extension suggestions:

Move on to the last lesson, Making A Shape Jacket.

Helpful Hints

Materials:

Geometric Solids Tool
Construction tools, such as coffee stirrers, twist ties, straws, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, gumdrops, etc.

References

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Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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