What are NETS of 3D Shapes?

A NET is a flat diagram of a solid figure (2 Dimensional drawing of a 3 Dimensional shape).

Using NETS to make 3D shapes is lots of fun for kids.

Suggested Activities:

Here are some Videos about nets from You Tube. Click on the links below to view.

~ 3D Shapes and their Nets

~ Introduction to Nets and 3D objects 

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Here is a link to some great nets for kids from SEN Teacher that you can download and print.  The students can color, cut, and paste/tape the 2D shapes to make 3D shapes. Click on the link below.

http://www.senteacher.org/Worksheet/12/NetsPolyhedra.xhtml 

NET

NET

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Students can create their own nets of different 3D shapes. They could use dot or grid paper. 

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Students could "unglue" a cereal or other small box to change its shape from 3D back to its original 2D shape.

3D Box

NET - 2D

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Have fun with 2D and 3D shapes!