Fun and games with a Platonic Solid
In geometry, a dodecahedron is any polyhedron with twelve flat faces - one of the Platonic solids. This is fun shape can be made using a paper template, and fastened with the flaps facing outward, or glued with the flaps tucked in for a nice "soccer ball" look. So what is is good for? The 12 sides make a handy place to marshal 12 aspects of any theme or idea. Twelve sections to a book report, twelve months, pictures from each 12 years, 12 famous people, 12 sites to visit near the school, 12 things I like about myself, etc. There are even some good math activities using 10 numbers (with 2 "freebies") - see links and ideas below.
- http://www.escapadedirect.com/papermodel.html
- http://ep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/yhst-57190479284260/PaperModel.pdf
- http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/42200/42212/pattedod_42212.htm
- http://www.csupomona.edu/~jacaine/pdf/dodecahedron.pdf
- http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/documents/355_01.pdf
- http://teachingbythesea.blogspot.ca/2013/03/the-most-amazing-dodecahedron-book.html
- http://www.mathblaster.com/teachers/math-worksheets/place-value/dodecahedron-decimals-view
- http://www.mylifeinverbs.com/2013/01/dodecahedron-project.html
- http://www.funink1.com/2013/08/made-it-monday-and-freebie.html
Platonic Solid Origami (Beautiful images)
Make all the solids
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