Slicing 3D figures

The topic  appears under the 7th Grade Math Mission. This exercise helps visualize 2D cross sections of 3D solids.

Types of Problems
There are three types of problems in this exercise:


 * 1) Find shape of slice: This problem provides a three-dimensional solid and a pink slicing plane. The student is asked to visualize what kind of shape the slice will provide.S3df1.png
 * 2) Find shape that gives slice: This problem provides a two-dimensional slice of a solid. The problem asks the student to determine which solid the slice could have come from.S3df2.png
 * 3) Draw a cross section: This problem provides a three-dimensional solid and a directional cross section. The student is asked to sketch a possible cross section on the grid provided.S3df3.png

Strategies
Three dimensional geometric reasoning and manipulation are required to do this exercise accurately and efficiently.
 * 1) It is possible to make a chart keeping track of the cross sections from each solid. For example, perpendicular 2D cross sections of a cylinder will always provide rectangles or circles.
 * 2) The manipulative on Draw a cross section is generally forgiving. Also, since any cross section is acceptable choosing one with convenient values would increase efficiency.