Learn 3D Geometry

Description

In this course, you will :

• Explore different ways of thinking about shapes in 3D.
• How do cross sections relate to the shape from which they are formed?
• Explore the various shapes that can be created by slicing up a cube.
• Learn the formula for describing the relationship between faces, edges, and vertices.

Syllabus :

1. Introduction

• Cuts Through Shapes
• Surfaces of Shapes
• Pieces of 3D

 

2. Nets and Paths

• Introduction to Nets
• Nets of a Cube
• Exploring Cubes
• Platonic Solids

 

3. Cuts and Cross Sections

• Introduction to Cross Sections
• Building Intuition
• Cross Sections of Cubes
• Predicting Solids

 

4. Facet Counting

• Vertices, Edges, and Faces
• Uniform Vertex Configurations
• Cutting Solids
• Euler's Formula

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