{"product_id":"polydron-frameworks-archimedean-solids-standard-set-160-piece","title":"Polydron Frameworks Archimedean Solids Standard Set - 160 Pieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Polydron Frameworks Archimedean Solids Standard Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolydron Frameworks Archimedean Solids Standard Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (code 10-5000FS) is a 160-piece construction kit from Polydron for building and exploring the 13 Archimedean Solids. It is suitable for ages 6 and over. The set contains 80 equilateral triangles, 30 squares, 12 pentagons, 20 hexagons, 6 octagons and 12 decagons, plus Teacher's Notes and Work Cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can children learn from building Archimedean Solids?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchimedean solids have been known to mathematicians for over 2,000 years. Each one is made from two or more types of regular polygon, which is why the set includes 6 different shapes. Polydron includes a tutorial designed to support teachers and build interest in these solids. Polydron says the kit encourages exploration, visualisation and an appreciation of how solid geometry contributes to architecture, science and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports work on 3D shape, polyhedra, faces, edges and vertices at upper KS2 and KS3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's Notes and Work Cards give structured activities and learning objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete models help pupils move to diagrams and calculations, in line with Quality First Teaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe at 70°C, which suits shared classroom resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for maths clubs, small group work and SEND provision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives confident young builders a real maths challenge at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding complex solids from 160 pieces develops patience and fine motor control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Work Cards give parents a clear starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ended building lets children invent their own shapes once they finish a solid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting learners with SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction helps many learners with SEND and learning differences understand maths ideas that can feel abstract on paper. Archimedean solids are hard to picture from a flat drawing, but a model can be held, turned and counted. Joining the pieces builds fine motor control, and working through one solid at a time breaks a complex idea into manageable steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polydron Frameworks Archimedean Solids Standard Set is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in school or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214958104958,"sku":"TA2595","price":95.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/10-5000FS.jpg?v=1791973571","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/polydron-frameworks-archimedean-solids-standard-set-160-piece","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}