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Investigating 3D Shapes and Their Nets

Author:
Dale Scott

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What 3D shape would this net create?

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What 3D shape would this net create?

What Shape Am I?

I am a three-dimensional shape that has 7 faces and I also have 7 vertices. I am made up of two different 2D shapes. I have 13 edges and one of the faces is a Hexagon.

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What 3D shape would this net create?

What Shape Am I?

I am a three dimensional shape with four faces that are all the same shape. I have 4 vertices and 6 edges.

What Shape Am I

I am a three-dimensional shape with 1 vertex and 1 edge. I am often used in summer to accompany a summertime favourite food.

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What 3D shape would this net create?

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What 3D shape would this net create?

What Shape Am I?

I am a 3D shape with 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices. My faces consist of two different shapes, but they are all parallelograms. At least 2 of my faces are the same shape.

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What 3D shape would this net create?

What 3D Shape Would You Choose?

Of the following shapes, which shape would be the best 3D shape to use for packing into a 3m x 3m cardboard box, leaving the least empty space?

Select all that apply
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  • B
  • C
  • D
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What 3D shape would this net create?

What Shape Am I?

I am often found in the supermarket and used to store foods including spaghetti, soup and sometimes fruits. I have no vertices, but I have two edges.

What 3D Shape Would You Choose?

I am needed in order to play sports effectively. My design features no vertices and no edges. I am designed to roll and bounce efficiently.

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Check my answer (3)