Introduction to 3D Shapes and Nets
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Part A: Identify the 3D Shapes
Write the name of each 3D shape described below.
1.
A shape with 6 square faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices.
Answer: _______________________________
2.
A shape with 1 circular base, 1 vertex, and 1 curved surface.
Answer: _______________________________
3.
A shape with 2 circular faces and 1 curved surface.
Answer: _______________________________
4.
A shape with 1 square base, 4 triangular faces, and 5 vertices.
Answer: _______________________________
5.
A shape with 2 triangular bases and 3 rectangular faces.
Answer: _______________________________
Part B: Properties of 3D Shapes
Complete the table below.
| Shape | Faces | Edges | Vertices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Rectangular Prism | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Triangular Prism | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Square Pyramid | ______ | ______ | ______ |
Part C: Matching Nets to 3D Shapes
Match each net description to the 3D shape it would form. Write the letter in the box.
Nets:
A. Six connected squares
B. One square with four triangles attached to each side
C. Two triangles with three rectangles between them
D. Two circles with a rectangle that wraps around
3D Shapes:
1. Cube ____
2. Cylinder ____
3. Square Pyramid ____
4. Triangular Prism ____
Part D: Challenge Question
Explain why a sphere does not have a net.
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