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Animated Math Clip Art--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Section of a Rectangular Prism
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Animated Math Clip Art: Vertical Cross-Section of a Rectangular Prism
This animated math clip art visually demonstrates how a vertical plane intersects a rectangular prism, producing a two-dimensional cross-section. As the plane moves through the 3D shape, students can observe how the resulting cross-section remains a rectangle, reinforcing key geometric concepts related to slicing three-dimensional figures.
Perfect for classroom instruction, this GIF animation helps students develop spatial reasoning by illustrating how a vertical slice interacts with the faces of a rectangular prism. This resource is particularly useful for teaching cross-sections in geometry and preparing students to understand more complex 3D slicing concepts.
Educators can use this animated clip art to supplement discussions on geometric visualization and real-world applications of cross-sections. It aligns with Common Core standards related to understanding two-dimensional figures that result from slicing three-dimensional objects.
Subscribers to Media4Math can download this animated math clip art for easy classroom use.
Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.C.9 |
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Grade Range | 7 - 8 |
Curriculum Nodes |
Geometry • 3D Geometry • Rectangular Prisms |
Copyright Year | 2025 |
Keywords | rectangular prism |