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A lesson plan for grade 7 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


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Students explore drawing a mat plan when given a three dimensional figure built from cubes and explore building a three dimensional figure when given a mat plan. After students look at three-dimensional images, they practice making their own figures. Illuminations provides a drawing tools, images to be used in creating an overhead transparency, and detailed instructions for completing the lesson.

Students will:

  • Draw the mat plan when given a three dimensional figure built from cubes.
  • Build a three dimensional figure when given the mat plan.

NCTM Standards and Expectations:

  • Draw geometric objects with specified properties, such as side lengths or angle measures.
  • Use visual tools such as networks to represent and solve problems.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 7

  • Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will understand and use properties and relationships in geometry.
    • Objective 3.01: Using three-dimensional figures:
      • Identify, describe, and draw from various views (top, side, front, corner).
      • Build from various views.
      • Describe cross-sectional views.
    • Objective 3.02: Identify, define, and describe similar and congruent polygons with respect to angle measures, length of sides, and proportionality of sides.