Identify the Nets of More Complex 3D Shapes 1

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!