Let’s match each net (the flat shape) to the 3D solid it makes when folded.
We’ll go one by one from top to bottom on the left side and find its matching 3D shape on the right.
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1. First net (top left):
It’s a cross made of 6 squares — this is the classic net for a
cube.
→ Matches with the first 3D shape on the right: the cube.
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2. Second net:
A square in the middle with 4 triangles attached to each side → this folds into a
square pyramid (base is square, sides are triangles).
→ Matches with the third 3D shape on the right: the square pyramid.
Wait — let’s check again. Actually, looking at the 3D shapes:
The third shape from top on the right is a
square pyramid (has a square base and 4 triangular faces meeting at a point). Yes, that matches.
But wait — there’s also a tetrahedron (triangular pyramid) later. Let’s be careful.
Actually, second net: square + 4 triangles = square pyramid → yes, matches the third 3D shape.
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3. Third net:
Three rectangles in a row, with two triangles on the ends → this is a
triangular prism.
→ Matches the last 3D shape on the right: the triangular prism (looks like a Toblerone bar).
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4. Fourth net:
This looks like a longer version of the first one — still 6 rectangles, but not all same size? Wait, actually, it’s 6 rectangles arranged in a cross, but some are longer — this is a net for a
rectangular prism (like a box).
→ Matches the second 3D shape on the right: the rectangular prism (longer than tall).
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5. Fifth net:
Four small triangles forming a bigger triangle — this is a net for a
tetrahedron (a triangular pyramid with 4 triangular faces).
→ Matches the fifth 3D shape on the right: the tetrahedron (all faces are triangles).
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6. Sixth net (bottom left):
Two hexagons connected by 6 rectangles → this is a net for a
hexagonal prism.
→ Matches the fourth 3D shape on the right: the hexagonal prism (has hexagon bases).
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Now let’s list them in order:
Left column (nets) from top to bottom:
1. Cube net → matches 1st 3D (cube)
2. Square pyramid net → matches 3rd 3D (square pyramid)
3. Triangular prism net → matches 6th 3D (triangular prism)
4. Rectangular prism net → matches 2nd 3D (rectangular prism)
5. Tetrahedron net → matches 5th 3D (tetrahedron)
6. Hexagonal prism net → matches 4th 3D (hexagonal prism)
So the matching pairs (by position):
Net 1 → 3D 1
Net 2 → 3D 3
Net 3 → 3D 6
Net 4 → 3D 2
Net 5 → 3D 5
Net 6 → 3D 4
Final Answer:
1-1, 2-3, 3-6, 4-2, 5-5, 6-4
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geometric shapes nets worksheet.
