Exploring 2D & 3D Objects
Beginner
Lower Elementary School
Duration
1.0 Hours
Subject Areas
Math
Equipment
3D Printer
Overview
Overview
Description: During this project, you will use 3D printed objects to explore 2D and 3D shapes. You will identify examples of everyday 3D objects, count the faces, edges, & vertices of 3D objects, and trace 3D objects to reveal the corresponding 2D shapes. This project includes one lesson and takes approximately one hour to complete.
Standards: This project aligns to Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for kindergarten and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, and Florida CPALMS Standards for kindergarten and first grade.
21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Flexibility
Learning Outcomes
Students will…
Identify and count faces, edges, and vertices of 3D objects.
Identify examples of 3D objects in real life.
Deconstruct 3D objects to the corresponding 2D shapes.
