3D shape net activity
This activity includes 10 monster themed 3D shape nets for student to put together and assemble. They range in difficulty and include the following shapes.
cube
triangular prism
cone
cylinder
rectangular prism
rhombic prism
tetrahedron
pyramid
pentagonal pyramid
pentagonal prism
Nets of a CUBE - Activity
Nets of a CUBE - Activity
11 nets in total.
Have a go at making some nets of a cube.
Tick the ones you make and complete.
Fully editable.
Net of a Cube
Instructions to make your own net of a cube, then a series of example nets - can you work out which ones form a cube?
Answers now on the Power Point.
Cube Net
Although this is just a cube net, this one has large tabs and is easy to cut out and assemble with a glue stick. Top tip: if you are left handed, use left handed scissors to cut it out and cut in a clockwise direction, if you are right handed, cut it with right handed scissors and cut in a clockwise direction.
3D Shapes Christmas Crafts Ornaments Nets
This fun, hands-on Christmas craft pack ticks a lot of boxes. Your students will love making seven Christmas crafts, which could be turned into ornaments, and there’s an option to cover geometry maths skills at the same time.
The seven crafts include a Christmas tree (cone), present (cube), bauble (sphere), milk and biscuits (cylinders), Santa hat (pyramid), and gingerbread house (rectangular prism and triangular prism).
To turn the crafts into ornaments add string or ribbon, or use the paper handles included on each page.
To integrate this activity with maths, use the properties of 3D shapes for younger students, and the nets with measurements and recording sheets for finding the surface area of the nets. The net measurements are based on the actual sizes rounded to the nearest inch or cm and range in size from 2-6 inches/4-8cm.
What’s included?
U.K and U.S versions (spelling, letter and A4)
Christmas tree
Present
Bauble
Milk and biscuits
Santa hat
Gingerbread house
Example photo page
Properties of 3D shapes worksheet and answer key
Nets with measurements in inches and cm
Recording sheets for finding the surface area of the rectangular prism, triangular prism, cube, and pyramid
3D crafts can be challenging so please consider if your students have the fine motor skills needed before purchasing.
I hope your students enjoy making these Christmas crafts.
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Nets of Cubes Calendar Maths Craft Project
Engage your KS3 students in a hands-on exploration of 3D shapes, problem-solving, and calendar craftivity! This “Nets of Cubes Calendar Investigation” provides differentiated activities that guide your students through understanding nets, a problem solving activity, and constructing a unique 3D calendar model.
A perfect way to prepare for work on surface area and volume topics.
Benefits:
Integrates maths concepts like nets, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive 2-hour* project – a perfect introduction to surface area and volume topics. (*time is approximate guide)
Offers differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and paces.
Encourages critical thinking and creativity as students design their calendar models.
What’s Inside:
Teacher guide & lesson plan
Clear instructions
3 Differentiated activities
Pre-made cube and cuboid nets
Blank cube and cuboid nets
Answer key for Activity 1 & 2.
A4 Size
Activity 1: Nets of Cubes (Pairs or small groups)
Students will explore of nets of cubes to decide which nets make a cube and which nets don’t.
Activity 2: Number Puzzle (Pairs or small groups)
They will decide which numbers need to be placed on each cube to create the dates from 01 to 31 – they need to think out of the box to achieve it (pun intended!)
Activity 3: Making the calendar (Individual Work)
Finally, they will construct a 3D cube calendar using cubes and cuboids.
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Net of cubes and prisms investigation!
An investigation activity for Year 4/5/6 children to investigate all possible solutions to the nets of a cube and triangular prism.
Children absolutely loved investigating problem which is suitable for one lesson or a whole mornings investigation.
Complete with lesson plan, flip chart and resources (Polydron not supplied!).
Suitable for the following objective:
Identify 3D shapes, including cubes and other cuboids, from 2D representations.
Please leave a review!
How to construct the net of a Cube
Construction of square, All Circles are drawn with the same radius, Fold a net into a 3D or Solid, Cube
Suitable for End of Term activity,
Suitable for G&T (Gifted é Talented) Students.
Nets of a Cube - Investigation
Your mission is to discover how many different nets a cube has. Use the Multi Link cubes and other resources to help you solve this problem.
The Net Of A Cube - A Great Starter - Powerpoint
There are 11 different nets of a cube
This powerpoint presents 16 different arrangements and simply asks - is this the net of a cube??
I used this initially with year 7 when teaching nets but have used it at Key Stage 2 and with foundation level students at GCSE.
Hope you find it useful.
Please leave feedback, particularly if you like my work - thank you.
Element facts cube task
Element properties research task.
35 nets to produce a cube, each with a different element symbol.
Relatively low demand - find atomic number, mass number, uses, appearance of element etc.
This has worked well for me as a cover lesson where pupils complete the info on each face of the cube, or as a homework task.
Little chance of copying within a class with 35 different elements! It would be easy to add more if necessary.
Effective when hung from the ceiling when complete!
Area Perimeter maths Net Cubes Compound Shapes Year 5
Work out the area an perimeter of cubes etc.
You can print out shapes and give to pupils.
Learning Objectives. Ma 1 Organising and explaining
Ma 3 Calculate perimeter/area of squares and rectangles.
· To explain methods and reasoning
· To solve mathematical problems, recognise and explain patterns and relationships.
· Calculate perimeters and areas of rectangles.
· Find the largest area that can be made with a rectangle that has a perimeter of 26 metres.
Success criteria.
· To be able to work out the area of a rectangle or square.
· To make different rectangles that all have the same perimeter.
· To recognise the largest area.
· To compare the relationship between the length of the sides and the area of the rectangle.
· To explain reasoning.
Model the way to answer the question referring to work of a few weeks ago on perimeters. How many different sized pig pens can be made using only 12 fencing panels?
Discuss how the children think they could solve this problem.
The Problem.
We want to make a school garden and grow vegetables. At night time the rabbits and deer will come and eat them. To stop them we need to put a fence around the area. However we can only afford to buy 26, one metre long panels.
Find the largest area we can fence off to make a rectangular vegetable patch?
Remember it can only have a perimeter of 26 metres.
Vocabulary.
add
subtract
multiply
dividedouble
half
equals
rectangle
square
area
perimeter
cm2
Resources:-
multi-link. L/A
rulers.
Squared paper.
Home work:- if applicable.
Assessment. Children exceeding the objectives.
3D Shapes Nets
Printable Nets of 3 D Shapes for Classroom Construction Activities
This resource contains a set of printable nets for key 3 D shapes, ideal for hands-on maths lessons and geometry investigations. Included are clear, ready-to-cut templates for cubes, cones, cylinders, pyramids, prisms, and more - all designed to be printed, folded, and constructed by students during lessons.
These versatile nets support visual learning and help pupils explore faces, edges, v e rt i c es, and the relationship between 2 D and 3 D shapes. Perfect for KS 2 and KS 3, the pack can be used for individual work, group tasks, or as part of a maths display or homework project.
What is included:
Printable black & white P D F nets for common 3 D shapes
Easy-to-follow folding lines and labels
Teacher-friendly: No prep required - just print, distribute, and let the folding begin! Ideal for reinforcing geometry concepts, boosting spatial reasoning, or adding hands-on fun to your maths toolkit.
Keywords: 3 D shape nets, printable 3 D nets, KS 2 maths, geometry activity, hands-on learning, construct 3 D shapes, shape templates, maths display, cube net, cone net, prism net, classroom geometry resource
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Christmas Nets
The aim is for this to be a collection of Christmas platonic solids. So far this collection includes:
Tetrahedrons
Icosahedrons
Octahedrons
Still to be added to the collection are cubes and dodecahedron.
16 Different Story Cubes!
16 black and white story cube nets!
2 blank nets added for you to make your own if required.
suitable for all age groups.
Simply print on card, cut and assemble!
Feel free to leave a review and find me on Instagram @misslorakate :)
3D cubes from 2D Nets investigation Powerpoint
A powerpoint with activity focusing on turning a 2D net into a 3D cube. Which nets will work to make a cube?
Square Based Pyramid Net (3 x Make a Cube)
This Pyramid Net has been designed to show why the formula is 1/3 Base Area x Perpendicular Height. Make 3 of them and they fit together to make a Cube which will help pupils understand where the formula comes from. Pupils can easily make 3 or it can be carried out in a small group of 3, so that when they come together they can make a cube.
A brilliant blank crossnumber all about cubes which when solved reveals the eleven nets of a cube!
This is for pupils learning about cubic numbers. It is a very clever cross number which requires the pupils not only to work out the answers but also to work out where the dark squares must go. Any clue must have a dark square both before it and after it (unless it starts or finishes at the edge of the cross number). When complete, it reveals the 11 distinct nets of a cube.
Nets of Solids KS4
A short Powerpoint looking at Nets of Solids. This powerpoint has 5 slides (Including one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE.
Covered are:
Cube
Tetrahedron
Drawing Nets of Solids
Graphics Project- Cube People
Whole powerpoint, SOW with starters, objectives, examples, postcard and templates. Almost ready to use just needs tweaking to suit you. Students learn- 3D drawing techniques, rendering, nets, colour and more to design and make a Cube person. Based on Heroes and Villains












