Mr. Z describes an activity that he uses to help students remember the definitions of geometric shapes. 12 Naming Polygons and Polyhedra - Ask Dr. Math FAQ Provides a listing of the names for polygons and prefixes for polyhedra. This unit introduces the concepts of surface area and volume while focusing on the importance of measurement. This page requires a Java-capable browser. 9 Studying Polyhedra Includes the definition of polyhedra with an applet program for students to see and interact with the five regular polyhedra.
Students are able to see the differences in the number of faces, edges and vertices.