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Friday, October 28, 2011

Geometry - What is a Sphere?

A SPHERE is a geometric solid or 3D shape. 





Features: A sphere is a curved solid figure with no faces, edges, or vertices (corners).


Suggested Activities
  • Read books about spheres and other 3D Shapes. 
 

  • Have students observe a sphere(s) manipulative(s) or picture(s) of a sphere(s).  Discuss its properties. 
                                           
  • Have students describe the features of a sphere.




    • Have students search their home or classroom to find examples of spheres. How many can they find?

    • Have students use clay and other arts and crafts materials to create spheres.

    Have fun with geometry!





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