Nets

This chapter explores nets that make up 3D shapes. No prior knowledge is required for this chapter.

Finding a net of a cube

The shape shown below is a cube. Suppose the cube is made from a piece of card. The shape of the card would be called the ‘Net’ of the cube.
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The net of the cube above or the shape that would form the cube above is shown below.
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The other ways to put the shape together to form the 3D shape. Other combinations that could make the 3D shape are;
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Finding the net of a cubiod

The 3D shape below is a cuboid. The cuboid also has dimensions.
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…below is the net of a cubiod, the dimensions have also been displayed.
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There are other shape combinations such as shown above which can make a cuboid.
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Finding the net of a triangular prism

The shape shown below is a triangular prism. The base of the triangle is 5cm and the slopes are 6.5cm. The length of the prism is 8cm.
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Below is the net of the triangular prism above. The dimensions have also been shown.
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The nets below can make a 3D pyramid.
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Other 3D shapes nets

Below are other 3D shapes and their nets.
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