A poster highlighting the nets of a selection of 3D Objects.
What Are 3D Nets?
Nets are arrangements of edge-joined polygons which can be folded to become a 3D object. They are a way of connecting a three-dimensional object to the two-dimensional shapes it consists of.
This poster depicts the nets of seven different 3D objects. The objects on the poster include:
- Cube
- Square Pyramid
- Triangular Pyramid
- Cone
- Cylinder
- Rectangular Prism
- Triangular Prism
Multiple Applications for This 3D Nets Poster
These versatile posters can be used in various ways to enhance your students’ learning of 3D objects and their nets. Here are some suggestions.
- Print the poster on A3 paper and display it in your classroom as a reminder of the nets of these common 3D objects.
- As you teach your students about nets, give them a smaller version of the poster to paste into their workbooks.
- Add this poster to a classroom display about 3D objects. Encourage students to add alternate representations of the nets of each 3D shape around the poster.
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