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11Unit Finding the Missing Blocks

jOb ective Find different solid figures.

1. Textbook Instructions Unit

Stimulate students’ interest with a discussion 11 Finding the Missing Blocks
like the following.
Ann uses different blocks to make the figures. One block is
Let’s look at the solid figures in the book. missing in each figure. Find the missing blocks.
What shapes are the solid figures?
Answers may vary. triangular prism
Do you think the blocks in the pictures
look stable? No, they are about to fall. cylinder
How can we make them more stable? First,
we need more blocks. rectangular prism
Tell me the names of the solid figures you
need. What solid figure do you need in the
first model? A rectangular prism.
What solid figure do you need in the
second model? A cylinder.

cone

cylinder
rectangular prism

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2. Build Understanding

Have students look around the classroom for objects that resembles the figures for a better understanding of solid figures.
Students can find solid objects from among their belongings or other real life objects.
Example: Find objects that look like rectangular prisms.

Possible Answers: lunch box, cardboard box, book, television, etc.

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