Activity Overview
In this activity, students learn to draw a three-dimensional figure using Isometric Dots in the Explorer Draw App™ on the calculator. They also find the area and volume of a rectangular prism.
Before the Activity
Install the Explorer Draw App application on the calculator using the
TI Connect™
, TI Connectivity Cable, and Unit-to-Unit Link Cable
Set up the calculator as explained in the activity
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print the pages from the attached PDF file for the class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Create an ISO file, and notice a grid of dots appears on the screen Use the Draw command to draw line segments connecting points on the grid
Draw a rectangular prism with dimensions 2 units by 3 units by 3 units
Find volume and surface area of the prism
Answer questions at the end of the activity
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary