Nets of 3D Solids
Students identify and draw nets of common 3D solids (cubes, cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids), understanding their relationship to surface area.
Key Questions
- How can a 3D solid be unfolded into a 2D net?
- What are the different possible nets for a cube?
- How does drawing a net help in calculating the surface area of a 3D solid?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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