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Archimedean Solids (Snub Cube)
Lesson #8305

Concept:

Students use pattern block pieces or larger geometric shapes to create Archimedean Solids.

Objective:

Given geometric shapes or pattern blocks, students create nets for three-dimensional models of Archimedean Solids.

Recommended Grade Level: 9-12

Curriculum: Math

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Figure A
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Figure B
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Figure C

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Double-Sided Tape, Glue, Poster Board

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

Creating the Snub Cube:

  1. Students will need to have the net for the Archimedean Solid they are creating. The nets may be obtained on the internet.
  2. Die-cut 24 blue Triangles using the SM Triangle/Square Die. Die-cut 8 green Triangles using the SM Triangle/Square.
  3. Die-cut 6 purple Squares using the SM Triangle/Square Die.
  4. Lay the pieces out as shown to form the net for the Snub Cube. Tape the pieces together on the wrong side (Figure A).
  5. With the wrong side facing up, tape remaining pieces together (Figure B) to form the Snub Cube 3-D model (Figure C).
  6. If creating a poster of the Snub Cube net, duplicate steps 1 through 4 above. Leave this net flat and adhere to a piece of black poster board.
  7. Die-cut the words "SNUB CUBE" from blue paper using the 1 1/4" Block Capital Letter Set. Attach the letters to the poster (see Main Photo).