Exploring Hexaflexagons

A worksheet for 7th graders to explore the geometry and properties of hexaflexagons through questions and drawing exercises.

Grade 7 Math GeometryHexaflexagons

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TextFill in the BlanksMultiple Choice2 Short AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.3

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hexaflexagonsgeometrymathgrade7

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Exploring Hexaflexagons

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses and drawings.

What is a Hexaflexagon?

A hexaflexagon is a flat model, usually made of paper, that can be folded or 'flexed' to reveal different faces. The simplest type is a trihexaflexagon, which has three faces and is constructed from a strip of paper divided into ten equilateral triangles.

1. A hexaflexagon is a flat model, usually made of , that can be folded or 'flexed'.

2. The simplest type of hexaflexagon is called a .

3. A trihexaflexagon typically has faces.

4. What shape are the individual sections that make up a trihexaflexagon strip?

Squares

Rectangles

Equilateral Triangles

Circles

5. Draw a strip of ten equilateral triangles that could be used to construct a basic trihexaflexagon. Label each triangle with a number from 1 to 10.

6. All hexaflexagons have only three faces.

True

False

7. In your own words, explain what makes a hexaflexagon unique compared to a standard folded piece of paper.