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Lesson Plan Title: 3-Dimensional Figure Discovery
Concept / Topic To Teach: The characteristics, nets, and representation of 3-D figures.
Standards Addressed:
6.17: The student will sketch, construct models of, and classify solid figures (rectangular
prism, cone, cylinder, and pyramid).
General Goal(s):
The student will identify the characteristics of 3-D figures and identify their
corresponding nets.
Specific Objectives:
The student will:
a.
Sketch rectangular prisms, cones, cylinders, and pyramids.
b. Construct models for rectangular prisms, cones, cylinders, and pyramids.
c. Classify rectangular prisms, cones, cylinders, and pyramids by their twodimensional representations (nets).
d. Identify a rectangular prism, cone, cylinder, and pyramid from its twodimensional representation (nets).
Required Materials:
3-Dimensional Discovery station worksheet
Marshmallows
Toothpicks
Flash Cards (with nets, names, and descriptions on them)
3-D Notes page
At least 4 easily accessible computers
“Folding Geometric Shapes” kit from Learning Resources
Anticipatory Set (Lead-In):
Ask the students, “What is the difference between a two-dimensional and threedimensional figures?” Write some of the students’ responses on the board.
Step-By-Step Procedures:
1. Pass out the 3-Dimensional Discovery station worksheet, begin by telling the
students that today we are going to work in groups and rotate between the four
stations. They will get 5-7 minutes at each of the four stations, where they will
follow the directions on the worksheet that corresponds to the station number. Be
sure to go over with students appropriate and inappropriate behavior while working
in groups and circulating from station to station.
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2. Divide students into four groups, and assign each group to a specific station. Have a
list on the board that tells students where to go when it is time to switch stations.
3. Describe each station to the students:
a. Station 1: Use the “Folding Geometric Shapes” kit to match the nets with the
clear, 3-D figures and then draw each 3-D figure’s net on the worksheet.
b. Station 2: The students will make models of 3-D figures using marshmallows
and toothpicks (each group will construct a different figure) based on the
figure descriptions that are given.
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c. Station 3: The students will match pictures of 3-D figures with its description
on flash cards.
d. Station 4: Students will use a website to fill in a chart on 3D figures.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/3d/index.
htm
Plan For Independent Practice:
The students will complete their own station worksheet.
Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):
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Allow students to share their discoveries with the class and collect the worksheets for a
class participation grade.
Assessment Based On Objectives:
Formative: Observe students during group interactions to ensure that they stay on task
and fill in the worksheet as they rotate from each station. Walk around the class during
center time with a clipboard and take notes on students. Take note of students who are
not participating as well as the students who are struggling with the assignments at each
group.
Summative: Take up the worksheet for a class grade, and collect the homework the
following day for a homework grade.
Adaptations (For Students With Learning Disabilities) and Extensions (For Gifted
students):
Students with learning disabilities will benefit from the hands-on activities at the stations,
especially with the use of manipulatives. Students with learning disabilities should be
rotated around the groups in a system that allows them to go through the more interactive
stations before they go to the station that has them take notes on the topic. Gifted
students will also benefit from the interactive activities, and in order to ensure that they
do not finish before the other students, have those students construct all of the 3D figures
instead of just one.
Possible Connections To Other Subjects:
Art
Science: Inquiry
Technology
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Group Number: _____
Station 1: At this station, you will match the 3-Dimensional figures to their
corresponding nets. Draw a picture of each figure and its net below.
Station 2: Here you will construct a 3D model. Listen to Ms. Lester’s
instructions and follow them in order to create your own model!  Draw
your creation below and name the figure.
Station 3: “Who am I?” Here, you will match the descriptions clues to the
name of the 3D figure. Record you matches below.
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Station 4: Go to the website and use it to fill out the information on the
chart below.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/3d/inde
x.htm
Number of faces
Number of
vertices
Number of edges
Name of shape
Rectangular
Prism
Cube
Cylinder
Pyramid
Cone
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Station 3 Templates
I am made up of two circles and one
rectangle. Who am I?
I have a curved face that wraps around a
cirlcle. Who am I?
All of my faces are squares! Who am I?
I am made up of one square and four
triangles. Who am I?
I am made up of rectangular faces, and
people say I look like a present! Who am I?
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I have no vertices or edges! Who am I?
I am made up of two triangles and three
rectangles. Who am I?
I am made up of four triangles, and three of
them join at one vertex. Who am I?