Analyzing Polyhedra

Students will construct several simple polyhedra, then count the number of faces, edges, and vertices. These data should suggest Euler's formula. 
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5, 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: polyhedra, Euler's formula, edges, vertices, faces, soccer ball, pyramid, prism
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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