Cross Sections of 3D Figures

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What is a cross-section?

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A cross-section is the face or 2D shape that results from slicing through a 3D figure.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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Identify the 3D figure: Cube, Rectangular Prism, Cone, Sphere.

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Cube

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What shape is this? Cone, Cylinder, Cube, Sphere.

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Cube

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cylinder be? Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, Ellipse.

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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Is this two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D)? 2D, 3D.

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2D

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the cross-section of a sphere?

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A circle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross-section of a cone when sliced parallel to the base?

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A circle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross-section of a cone when sliced vertically?

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A triangle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross-section of a rectangular prism?

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A rectangle or square, depending on the slice.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the difference between 2D and 3D shapes?

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2D shapes have length and width, while 3D shapes have length, width, and height.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1