Geometers construct a mobile or ornament using nets of three-dimensional polyhedrons. Not only do they need to compute the volume and surface area of each figure, they also earn points for creativity, neatness, and more!

Concepts

polyhedrons, 3-d figures, 3-d, surface area, volume

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Additional Tags

3-d shape, net, polyhedron, surface area, volume, math

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Pros

• Art is incorporated with math, making this an engaging little project
• A separate grade sheet is provided for the artistic aspect and for the math component

Cons

• Some of the wording is awkward; enable editing so that you can make it more clear

Common Core

6.G.A.4