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Slicing a Right Rectangular Pyramid with a Plane Lesson PlanSlicing a Right Rectangular Pyramid with a Plane Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
7th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2015
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Slicing a Right Rectangular Pyramid with a Plane

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  • Grade 7 Module 6: Mid Module Assessment (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 6: Cube Net (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 6: Pyramid Net 1 (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 6: Pyramid Net 2 (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 6: Rectangular Prism Net 1 and 2 (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 6, Topic C, Lesson 17: Spanish (.docx)
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How many ways can you slice a pyramid? The 18th lesson plan of the 29-part series examines the multiple planes of a rectangular pyramid. Pupils study each slice to determine its shape and relation to the different faces.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rectangular pyramid, cross section, faces

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a Frayer graphic organizer to record important terms and examples
  • Assign final problem set as homework to reinforce new concepts

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should have experience with rectangular prisms and pyramids before the lesson

Pros

  • Builds new concepts from previous learning
  • Provides ideas for differentiating and extending the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.G.A.3

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