From polyhedrons to platonic solids, here is a lesson that will have your classes talking! As an introduction to platonic solids, scholars cut and fold nets to create the three-dimensional solids. They use an interactive component to record characteristics of each. This is the fourth lesson in a series of five geometric solids lessons.

Concepts

platonic solids, 3-d figures, faces, vertices, edges

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners complete the activity independently and discuss their results in small groups

Classroom Considerations

• Must have laptops with Internet access
• Expects pupils to be familiar with faces, edges, and vertices of three-dimensional solids

Pros

• Provides immediate feedback
• Highlights and reinforces key vocabulary

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSG-MG.A.1