The History of the Platonic Solids |
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Remember the five Platonic Solids are the only Polyhedrons that:
A Solid is any three dimensional object.
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| It is important to understand the History behind the Platonic Solids. The following websites will talk about the history behind the Platonic Solids. Visit each website to complete Assignment 2: History Essay. | ||||||
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Assignment 2: "History Essay": |
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| Each student must write an essay regarding the "History of the Platonic
Solids". Remember a good essay has a beginning, a middle, an end, and
uses correct grammar. Facts must be documented by noting which source
it came from. Each of the assigned
websites must be used in the creation of this essay. If any student
chooses to use more websites, they must also be documented. Explain the
origin of the Platonic Solids, and what it means to be a Platonic
Solid. Also, explain the differences between the five different
Platonic Solids.
120 Points Email your essay to: teacher@email.com Click here to see Assignment 2: "History Essay" Rubric. |
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