Making Cube Ornaments in Math Class

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.

                                                                                

3D Shapes - Cubes

                                                                                 

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.

Making 3D Ornaments

Have fun combining geometry and crafts!