Shape Riddles

time allotment: 2 class periods.

for this challenge you may only use 1 sheet of paper per object, scissors, and a ruler.

You must secure the object with folds or tabs. No tape or glue is to be used.

Your goal is to make three demitional objects that may be tossed or rolled around like dice and not lose their shape.

There should be a reasonable expectation that your object can land on any of the sides.

Uniform Shapes

these have all sides of exactly the same size and shape.

4 sided

6 sided

8 sided

10 sided

12 sided

20 sided

30 sided

other shapes may be made but may require more thought and effort to create.

these are objects I know can be made.

5 sided (using two shapes)

7 sided (using two shapes)

Can you figure these out?

9 (?)

11 (?)

13-19 (?)

Be sure to put your name on your objects and turn them in by the end of the period. you will receive 30 points for each successfully created and tested object.