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Nets of Solids

Author:ash, Anthony OR 柯志明

Introduction

Today we are going to look at the net of 2-dimensional shapes. A net is a flat figure that can be folded to form a closed, three- dimensional object. These type of objects are called a geometric solid .

Task 1-Exploring the net of a cube

As you move the dot along the line you will be able to visualize how the net of the cube folds to form a solid. 

QUESTION 1

How many nets does a cube have?

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QUESTION 2

How many faces does a cube have?

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Task 2- Drawing a net of a solid

Watch the short video below and then draw your own net of a rectangular prism on the grid paper provided and then cut it out to make your own net into a solid. Your rectangular prism will be 4cm x 5cm x 6cm

Task 3- What is this?

Task 3- What is this?

Which solid can be formed using the net shown?

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Task 4- Rectangular prism

Task 4- Rectangular prism

Identify the rectangular prism that the net shown would fold into?

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