Curated Video
Polyhedra: Platonic Solids
A special set of symmetrical solid shapes that were once thought to be the building blocks of the Universe – what are the characteristics of the Platonic Solids? Includes summing of interior angles. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film....
Science360
New 3-D Structures Assemble with Remarkable Precision - Science Nation
While it is relatively straightforward to build a box on the macroscale, it is much more challenging at smaller micro and nanometer length scales. At those sizes, 3D structures are too small to be assembled by any machine and they must...
Zach Star
So why are these the only (regular) dice you'll ever see?
So why are these the only (regular) dice you'll ever see?
Professor Dave Explains
Three-Dimensional Shapes Part 1: Types, Calculating Surface Area
How to calculate surface area.
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Polyhedrons
This nugget explains what a Polyhedron is. It also explains convex, concave and regular Polyhedrons along with the Euler's formula.
Curated Video
Calculating Volume Using Nets of Rectangular Prisms
In this lesson, students will understand that a net is a 2-dimensional representation that can be folded to create a 3-dimensional shape. By using multiplication and addition, students will calculate the volume of a solid by counting the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Nets of Polyhedra
Learn about the nets that represent 3D solids. [6:48]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lateral Face
In this video tutoria, students will determine the lateral faces of polyhedrons. Check understanding with a quiz. [4:01]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Terms Relating to Solids
This lesson defines the term solid, polyhedron, edge, vertex, and face. Students watch a video tutorial and then take an online quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Different Kinds of Solids
Geometric solids are explored in this video lesson. The tutorial defines and provides examples of six popular solids. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [9:03]
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Polyhedra Basics Using Nets
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to learn about the basics of Polyhedra using Nets. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Polyhedra Nets 2
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to identify more Polyhedra using Nets. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Polyhedra Nets 1
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to identify Polyhedra using Nets. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Polyhedra Formula for Vertices
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to discover the formula for finding the number of vertices on a polyhedron. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Polyhedra Formula for Edges
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to discover the formula for finding the number of edges on a polyhedron. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.