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Broad Topics > 3D Geometry, Shape and Space > Regular polyhedra

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More Dicey Decisions

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

The twelve edge totals of a standard six-sided die are distributed symmetrically. Will the same symmetry emerge with a dodecahedral die?

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Platonic and Archimedean Solids

Stage: 2, 3 and 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

In a recent workshop, students made these solids. Can you think of reasons why I might have grouped the solids in the way I have before taking the pictures?

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Investigating Solids with Face-transitivity

Stage: 4 and 5

In this article, we look at solids constructed using symmetries of their faces.

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Paper Folding - Models of the Platonic Solids

Stage: 2, 3 and 4

A description of how to make the five Platonic solids out of paper.


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