Lesson Plan

Slicing on an Angle

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No matter how you slice it, it's still a polygon! An engaging lesson plan examines the different ways you can slice a prism. The lesson plan begins with simple parallel and perpendicular slices. It then challenges scholars to slice the prism to create the face of different polygons.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide manipulatives for pupils to explore as they work through the example questions
  • Create an activity guide from the example questions
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a functional understanding of prisms and their characteristics
  • The 19th lesson in a 29-part series
Pros
  • Includes a detailed teacher guide with questioning suggestions throughout the resource
  • Provides a set of problems for independent practice
Cons
  • None
Common Core