3D marshmallow models
- 1. 3D Construction Challenge My task was to make 3D shapes with marshmallows and toothpicks. I used toothpicks to represent edges and marshmallows to represent vertices. Based on the clues given, I solved the problems by creating the following models: Cube, which had 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices Square pyramid, which had 5 faces, 8 edges and 5 vertices Pentagonal pyramid, which had 7 faces, 15 edges and 10 vertices Hexagonal pyramid, which had 7 faces, 10 edges and 6 vertices It was fun to make shapes with toothpicks and marshmallows, because I like marshmallows and making shapes. It was challenging to think of the shape that had that many vertices and edges, because we should think of the shapes in the head and count the vertices and edges. This task made me think about solving problems by using 3D shapes and logic.During this task, I learned more about edges and vertices. I still have questions about other kinds of shapes. Next, I would like to investigate other kinds of 3D shapes, such as dodecahedron and icosahedron.