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In pairs, discuss the following questions- What are solids?
- What are the different types of solids?
- Identify the the types of solids based on their properties.
- Compare geometric shapes and geometric solids.
Use the following websites to assist in answering the questions
www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/solid-geometry.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9l86N-xM
www.rsm.rcs.k12.tn.us/teachers/Robertsont/6.4.1%20~%20Identify%20Geometric%20Solids.pdf
STEP 1
On graph paper design a floor plan of your dream house.http://www.math-kitecture.com/floor.htm
http://www.edrawsoft.com/floorplan.php
STEP 2
Think of the various solids that you plan to use in designing this house.
eg: cube, cuboid, cone, prism, pyramids
STEP 3
On the computer go to the following sites and download the nets of the various solids that you will need to design your dream house.http://www.senteacher.org/worksheet/12/NetsPolyhedra.html
STEP 4
Glue the sides of each net together to form the geometric shape.STEP 5
Place the shapes together to create the structure of the buildingSTEP 6
Continue withe step 5 until you have completed your dream home then display it so that others may view it.Congratulations! You have successfully completed your dream house!
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