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Describe three-dimensional shapes and analyze their properties, including volume and surface area.
General Information
Number: MA.5.G.3
Title: BIG IDEA 3
Type: Big Idea
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 5
Body of Knowledge: Geometry

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Independent

MA.5.G.3.In.a
Identify properties, including number of edges, curved or straight sides, and faces; and match two-dimensional shapes with three-dimensional solids, including circle with sphere, square with cube, and triangle with cone.
MA.5.G.3.In.b
Identify the six faces of a three-dimensional rectangular prism or cube using a real object or physical model.

Supported

MA.5.G.3.Su.a
Identify properties, including number of edges, curved or straight sides, and number of corners (angles), in two- and three-dimensional shapes.
MA.5.G.3.Su.b
Recognize the faces of a three-dimensional object.

Participatory

MA.5.G.3.Pa.a
Recognize differences in features related to the shape of two- and three-dimensional objects.
MA.5.G.3.Pa.b
Recognize differences in size of two- and three-dimensional objects.

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Lesson Plans

Finding Volume (Utah Education Network):

In this lesson students will learn how to calculate and compare volumes of rectangular prisms.

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Analyzing Polyhedra:

Students will construct several simple polyhedra, then count the number of faces, edges, and vertices. These data should suggest Euler's formula. 

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Three Dimensional Shapes:

In this interactive, self-guided unit on 3-dimensional shape, students (and teachers) explore 3-dimensional shapes, determine surface area and volume, derive Euler's formula, and investigate Platonic solids. Interactive quizzes and animations are included throughout, including a 15 question quiz for student completion.

Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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