2-D and 3-D Shapes - CCSS 7.G.A.2, 7.G.A.3
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1. 3-D Building.
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Build a much larger 3-D model, including color changes.  SEE MORE
2. 3-D Grid.
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Use this blank grid to practice using the controls before trying the two activities below.  SEE MORE
3. 3-D Modeling.
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Click to duplicate the 3-D shape.  SEE MORE
4. Cross sections of 3D objects (basic).
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Practice cross sections of 3D objects. (Four questions) SEE MORE
5. Cube.
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Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded.  SEE MORE
6. Geometry 3-D Shapes Interactive.
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Learn about several three-dimensional geometric shapes and the terminology used to describe them. Learn how to calculate their surface area and volume, and explore their mathematical properties. SEE MORE
7. Geometry 3-D Shapes.
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An interactive Web site where students can learn about three-dimensional shapes, calculate surface area and volume, and discover some of the mathematical properties of shapes.  SEE MORE
8. Rotate 2D Shapes in 3D.
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Visualize the 3D figure you could form by rotating a 2D figure around an axis. SEE MORE
9. Rotating 2D Shapes in 3D (video).
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If you rotate a 2D shape about an axis, the shape will define a 3D object. Watch various 2D shapes rotating and see what 3D objects develop! SEE MORE
10. Visualizing Solid Shapes.
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3D objects are all around us. A lot of real objects can be seen as a combination of cubes, cuboids, spheres, and comes with a bit of imagination. In addition to visualizing 3D shapes better, let's learn how we use maps to represent space.  SEE MORE
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