Building Simple and Not So Simple Stick Models

Year: 2006 Authors: Robert McDermott

Core claim

Hand-built stick models of Platonic solids provide an effective, hands-on sketch of regular polyhedra and their dual and mid-element relationships for learners at many levels.

Topics

Platonic solids, physical geometry models, tactile learning, symmetry, dual polyhedra

Domains

geometry, polyhedra, symmetry, solid angles, physical modeling, craft construction, educational visualization

Methods

step-by-step assembly, measurement and cutting, vertex punching, classroom demonstration

Media

bamboo shish kebab sticks, vinyl tubing, ruler, clipper, scissor

Source status

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