A Plethora of Polyhedra


Resource ID#: 2374 Primary Type: Virtual Manipulative
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This program allows users to explore spatial geometry in a dynamic and interactive way. The tool allows users to rotate, zoom out, zoom in, and translate a plethora of polyhedra. The program is able to compute topological and geometrical duals of each polyhedron. Geometrical operations include unfolding, plane sections, truncation, and stellation.

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: polyhedra, unfolding, plane sections, euler formula, stellation, truncation, vertices, faces, edges, dual, topological dual, polyhedron, three-dimensional objects, cross-sections
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Open Inquiry (Level 4)
Resource Collection: CPALMS

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