Here's a fun way to combine Math (Geometry) with an easy Holiday Craft Activity.
Materials Needed
- computer paper
- printer
- colored pencils/crayons/paint etc. (optional)
- scissors
- glue or tape
Cubes are 3D shapes with 6 sides. All the sides are squares! 2D Shape (NET) of a 3D CUBE
2D Shape (NET) of a CUBE with flaps
You can download a Cube model (NET) from the
Math is Fun Website. Click on the link below.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/platonic_solids.html You can use any paper that works in a printer to print the models.
Students can
decorate the 2D Shape (
NET), if desired. Then they will need to
cut,
fold, and
glue or tape the 2D paper shape to make a 3D Figure.
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3D Shapes - Cubes |
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3D Shapes - Cubes |
These 3D Shaped CUBES can be used as colorful holiday ornaments or as decorations at Christmas or any time of the year. They can be hung in windows, from the ceiling, on a mobile, on a tree, etc.
Math Facts about Cubes- 6 square faces (sides)
- 12 edges
- 8 vertices (corners)
Would you like to make other 3D ornaments? Click the link below.
Have fun combining geometry and crafts!