Cross Sections of 3D Shapes Math Games

In this series of games, your students will learn to describe the two-dimensional figures that result from slicing three-dimensional figures. The Cross Sections of 3D Shapes learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 7.G.A.3 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

A plane section of a three-dimensional object is a two-dimensional slice formed by an intersection of the object with a plane. A cross-section is a plane section that is a section of a three-dimensional object that is parallel to one of its planes of symmetry or perpendicular to one of its lines of symmetry.

Describe shapes formed by cross-sections (square, rectangle, triangle, etc). Any cross-section of such a figure cut by a plane parallel to the original planes is a copy of the base.

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