3D Shapes and Nets
Creating and Folding 3D Paper Models
Explore how 2D nets fold into 3D shapes. Click on the buttons to see different shapes and their corresponding nets. Drag to rotate the 3D shapes and see them from different angles!
Cube
View: 3D Model
Observation:
A cube is made from a net of 6 squares arranged in a specific pattern. When folded, these squares form the faces of the cube.
The Science Behind 3D Shapes and Nets
Key Concepts:
Nets are 2D representations that can be folded to form 3D shapes:
- Cube: 6 square faces with 11 possible net arrangements
- Pyramid: 1 square base and 4 triangular faces
- Triangular Prism: 2 triangular bases and 3 rectangular faces
Mathematical Principles:
Nets help visualize surface area by showing all faces at once. They demonstrate how 2D patterns transform into 3D objects through folding along edges, showing geometric relationships between dimensions.
