Cross-Sections of 3D Figures NOTES, PRACTICE, MINI-QUIZ

This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 7th Grade Geometry Standard below:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.3
Describe the two-dimensional figures that result from slicing three-dimensional figures, as in plane sections of right rectangular prisms and right rectangular pyramids.

*Note: The standard is specific that the focus should remain on only right rectangular prisms and right rectangular pyramids; No circular 3D shapes will be used in assessment or practice.

This resource contains:

1) Cross Sections NOTES & PRACTICE

- Introduction to Cross-Sections

- Understanding Directional Vocabulary (Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Parallel & Perpendicular to the Base)

- Identifying Cross-Sections given the direction of a plane slicing through a 3D figure*

2) Cross Sections TEST PRACTICE

10 multiple choice questions in two formats:

- Printable PDF

- Version for Google Forms (Link to Form found on page 1 of PDF download)

3) Cross Sections MINI-QUIZ

- 5 multiple choice questions in two formats:

- Printable PDF (half-pages to save your copies!)

- Version for Google Forms (Link to Form found on page 1 of PDF download)

4) Answer Key to All Parts