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A lesson plan for Grades 6–8 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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6–8
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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In this lesson, the second in a two-part series from Illuminations titled “Spatial Reasoning Using Cubes and Isometric Drawings: Part One—Exploring the Isometric Drawing Tool,” students explore polyhedra using different representations and perspectives for three dimensional block figures. Students use interactive Java applets to explore various shapes of their own creation.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 6

  • Goal 3: Geometry -The learner will understand and use properties and relationships of geometric figures in the coordinate plane.
    • Objective 3.03: Transform figures in the coordinate plane and describe the transformation.
    • Objective 3.04: Solve problems involving geometric figures in the coordinate plane.

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.

Grade 8

  • Goal 3: Geometry - The learner will understand and use properties and relationships in geometry.