3D Shapes and Their Nets
Students will identify 3D shapes from 2D representations (nets) and vice versa.
Key Questions
- Explain how a 2D net can be folded to form a 3D cube.
- Analyze the properties of a triangular prism by examining its net.
- Design a net for a simple 3D shape like a cuboid.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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