To construct nets to create 3D shapes

In this lesson, we will construct nets out of card to create 3D shapes. We will experiment with assembling nets in numerous ways. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.I am an object made from several parts. I support or protect something. What am I?

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Q2.I am used to draw straight lines. I am used to measure. What am I?

2/5

Q3.I have six square faces. I have 8 corners (vertices). What am I?

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Q4.I am sharp. I am used to cut materials. I must be used with supervision. What am I?

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Q5.I am a 2D shape. I have 3 sides. What am I?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.I am an object made from several parts. I support or protect something. What am I?

1/5

Q2.I am used to draw straight lines. I am used to measure. What am I?

2/5

Q3.I have six square faces. I have 8 corners (vertices). What am I?

3/5

Q4.I am sharp. I am used to cut materials. I must be used with supervision. What am I?

4/5

Q5.I am a 2D shape. I have 3 sides. What am I?

5/5

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To construct nets to create 3D shapes

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Q1.I am a flat shape. When folded I create a 3D shape. What am I?

1/5

Q2.Sticking layers of card together is called ...

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Q3.I have 4 triangular faces. I have 1 square face. I have 8 edges. What am I?

3/5

Q4.What is the process of marking a line onto cardboard called?

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Q5.Which material would make the best waterproof structure?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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To construct nets to create 3D shapes

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.I am a flat shape. When folded I create a 3D shape. What am I?

1/5

Q2.Sticking layers of card together is called ...

2/5

Q3.I have 4 triangular faces. I have 1 square face. I have 8 edges. What am I?

3/5

Q4.What is the process of marking a line onto cardboard called?

4/5

Q5.Which material would make the best waterproof structure?

5/5

Lesson summary: To construct nets to create 3D shapes

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