Welcome net detective, we’ve got a puzzle just for you!
Look at the following 3D shape:
If we unfold it, it could look like this:
We call this a net.
A net is made of 2D shapes which fold together to make a 3D shape.
These nets could also fold together to make a cube:
Imagine that the net below is folded together:
What would it look like?
a) b) c)
Did you choose option c?
This is the only net from these options that can be folded together to make a cylinder.
It’s now your turn to visualise folding nets together to see what shape they will make.
Pssstt!! Here’s a handy hint to help you reach superstar status: If it helps, you can draw the net on a piece of paper and fold it together. |
Good luck, 3D shape superstar!