Enter if You Dare
Students will need a copy of the worksheet for this activity.
Equipment (per group)
Recommended group size 2 students
Soma cube puzzle set with 7 pieces in a zip lock bag or container
Enter if you Dare worksheet
Preparation (minimal on the day)
If 3D printing your own SOMA cubes be aware this is a time consuming process and will need to be done well in advance of the day to ensure you have enough sets for the class.
Package each SOMA cube (7 pieces) in it's own zip lock bag or container
On the day hand out the SOMA cubes to the students at the start of the session, ensure that the same coloured cubes do not end up at the same tables to reduce the chance of pieces getting mixed up.
Additional Information
Schools can hire or buy 3D printed SOMA cube sets from The University of South Australia, for details email STEMIE@unisa.edu.au
or
Schools can print their own sets using the .stl files below
If printing your own we recommend making each set a different size or colour and keeping them in separate zip lock bags or containers to allow pieces to be counted back easily at the end of the activity.
You can also create a SOMA cube puzzle using this template on cardboard.
Alternative Activities and Help Sheets
If students are struggling to work out the answer in the time allowed you can give them a help sheet
If students solve all of the shapes in the time allocated there are plenty of other possible shapes they can try and build on the SOMA Cube Shapes Chart