- Make a
polyhedron with squares. What is
its common name? Open it up to lay
flat by disconnecting some edges.
Use dot paper to draw a diagram of this net.
- Some polyhedra are called regular polyhedra. The polyhedron you made in #4 is an
example of one. Use it to write a
definition of a regular polyhedron.
- Make
the polyhedra whose nets are shown below. Which are regular polyhedra
by your definition?



- Based
on the class discussion
about the above polyhedra, write a
new definition of a regular polyhedron.
- Is a
regular polyhedron possible using hexagons? Try to create one and explain why it is
impossible.
- If
pentagons are used to make a regular polyhedron, how many must meet at
each vertex? Explain. Try to make a regular polyhedron using
pentagons. Draw a net for your
result.