The Platonic Solids' Constructions
Now the fun part.

There is also no formal instruction for this part of the lesson, .  Have fun and be creative. 

 

 

Assignment 6: "The Platonic Solids' Constructions":

Visit the following websites.  Each link will open in a new window.  Follow the instructions on the page and construct the five Platonic Solids.  Creativity points will be awarded for different materials other than regular paper and/or for decorations. 

Be sure that your name is clearly labeled on each of the solids.  Turn all five Platonic Solids in at once to the teacher.  Do this by having all five Platonic Solids in one bag, or box with your name on it. 

 
Main Website:
  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/solids/
 
Webpages for the Platonic Solids:
 
bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/solids/Tetrahedrontemp.shtml
bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/solids/Cubetemplate.shtml
bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/solids/Octahedrontemp.shtml
bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/solids/Dodecahedrontemp.shtml
bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/solids/Icosahedrontemp.shtml
 

75 Points

Any questions, feel free to email the teacher: teacher@email.com

Click here to see Assignment 6: "The Platonic Solids' Constructions" Rubric. 

 

 

IW 0 Welcome IW 1 Introduction IW 2 History IW 3 Definitions IW 4 Platonic Solids IW 5 Fill In Chart IW 6 Constructions