Create a variety of 3D shapes with this comprehensive set of net templates.
What Are 3D Nets?
3D nets are a flattened-out version of a 3D shape that can be cut out, folded, and adhered together to create a model of that particular 3D shape.
3D nets are great teaching tools to help students understand the properties of these shapes, as they can see and count the faces, edges, and vertices with greater ease and accuracy. They allow students to explore the more familiar two-dimensional shapes that go into making a three-dimensional one. Students love decorating their nets with bright and vibrant designs … and you can make some very cool creations with them, too
What’s Included in This 3D Net Template Pack?
This 3D net pack includes the following nets:
- Cone
- Cylinder
- Square Pyramid
- Triangular Pyramid
- Pentagonal Pyramid
- Hexagonal Pyramid
- Octagonal Pyramid
- Triangular Prism
- Pentagonal Prism
- Hexagonal Prism
- Octagonal Prism
- Square Prism or Cube
- Rectangular Prism or Cuboid
- Dodecahedron.
How to Make 3D Nets
To make these 3D nets, follow these simple instructions.
- Print copies of the net you require. Cardstock works better than paper.
- Cut around the outside of the net. Be sure to cut around the flaps, too!
- Fold the flaps along the solid lines.
- Fold along the other solid lines.
- Use glue or tape to adhere the flaps to the corresponding faces.
- You have a completed 3D object!
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