Geometry and Spatial Sense, Grades 4 to 6 - EduGains

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Once students have created their nets, they may save or print them for assessment or use
them to create figures.
LEARNING CONNECTION 2
Net Characters
MATERIALS
• 3D5.BLM5a–b: Net Characters (1 per student)
• Polydron sets (1 set per group of 4 students)
Arrange students in groups of four. Distribute 3D5.BLM5a–b: Net Characters to each student.
Begin by asking students to predict whether the first character is a net for a prism, a pyramid,
or another three-dimensional figure, and have them name the three-dimensional figure that can
be formed by folding the net.
Next, invite a student to come up to test the prediction with the Polydron shapes. Once the
correct figure has been confirmed, instruct all students to record the name of the figure on
their handouts. (square-based prism).
Students continue to identify the nets of pyramids and prisms from several character nets on
the handout. Allow enough time for each group of students to try to identify each net.
Distribute Polydron sets to each group. Instruct groups to test their predictions for each net by
constructing the net and folding it to create a three-dimensional figure.
LEARNING CONNECTION 3
Complete the Nets
MATERIALS
• a partially completed net constructed from Polydron shapes, as shown
• one additional pentagon and one additional square Polydron shape (hidden)
• 3D5.BLM6a–b: Complete the Nets (1 per student)
• rulers (1 per student)
• Polydron pieces
Begin by showing students the partially completed net constructed from Polydron shapes below.
Tell students that the net is missing one or two faces that you have hidden. Ask them to predict
what the three-dimensional figure is and to tell you what faces are missing. Ask: “How do you
know?” (It is a net for a pentagonal prism with one pentagon and one square face missing.)
Geometry and Spatial Sense, Grades 4 to 6