Lesson Plan

Slicing a Rectangular Prism with a Plane

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What do you get when you slice a prism? Pupils discover that the answer depends on how the prism is sliced. The second half of the 29-part module focuses on three-dimensional objects. Learners use their two-dimensional vocabulary and apply it to the three-dimensional world. After creating cross-sections of a prism, they describe their relation to the faces of the prism as parallel or perpendicular or by giving it specific measurements.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask individuals to sketch the cross section of each figure as reference
  • Use three-dimensional solids as reference throughout the unit
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure a proficiency with key vocabulary such as parallel, perpendicular, and skew before the lesson
Pros
  • Provides a detailed teaching guide to aid in planning
  • Includes a set of problems to use as independent practice
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