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Lesson 29: Sculpting a Triangular Prism


Instructions: Use modeling clay or Play-Doh to sculpt a triangular prism. A triangular prism is a three-dimensional form with straight sides and a triangular cross-section.

Materials: Modeling clay

Keywords: Triangular, prism, triangular prism, cross-section, three-dimensional

Step 1: Roll the clay into a long, straight, thick roll of equal thickness, like you are making a large snake.

Step 2: Shape or slice off the sides flat to give it three rectangular sides and a triangular cross-section.

Step 3: Shape or slice off the ends flat with a thread or a knife.

Step 4: See below what your triangular prism might look like.


See below the sculpture 'Texas Triangles' by artist Charles Ginnever. How many triangular prisms make up the sculpture?

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