Nets of 3D Shapes
Students will identify and draw nets of common 3D shapes (cubes, cuboids, prisms, pyramids) and visualize the 3D shape from its net.
Key Questions
- Explain what a 'net' of a 3D shape is and its purpose.
- How can you determine if a given 2D pattern can form a specific 3D shape?
- Construct different possible nets for a cube or cuboid.
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