Properties of 3D Shapes
Students will classify 3D shapes based on their faces, edges, and vertices.
Key Questions
- Compare the properties of different polyhedra, such as prisms and pyramids.
- Justify Euler's formula (V-E+F=2) for various 3D shapes.
- Construct a model of a 3D shape and describe its attributes.
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