Polydrons and Three-Dimensional Geometry.

Woodwars, Ernest; Brown, Rebecca

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ERIC Number: EJ491799

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Publication Date: 1994

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Polydrons and Three-Dimensional Geometry.

Woodwars, Ernest; Brown, Rebecca

Arithmetic Teacher, v41 n8 p451-58 Apr 1994

Presents three hands-on, discovery geometry lessons based on the use of special pieces called Polydrons by a fifth-grade class to build and investigate special properties of polyhedra and to stimulate students to think geometrically. Includes reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Grade 5, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Solid Geometry, Worksheets

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Students; Practitioners

Language: English

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