Let’s match each net (the flat shape) to the 3D shape it becomes when folded.
We’ll go one by one, starting from the top on the left and matching to the right side.
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1st net (top left):
It has 6 squares arranged in a cross — this is the classic cube net.
→ Matches with the
cube (first shape on the right).
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2nd net:
A square in the middle with 4 triangles around it — this folds into a pyramid with a square base.
→ Matches with the
square pyramid (third shape on the right — looks like a diamond pointy top with square base).
Wait — let’s check: The third shape on the right is a square-based pyramid? Actually, looking again — the third shape on the right is a tetrahedron? No — wait, let me list the right-side shapes clearly:
Right column (from top to bottom):
1. Cube
2. Rectangular prism (long box)
3. Square pyramid (pointy top, square base) ← yes, that’s what the second net makes
4. Hexagonal prism (has hexagon top/bottom)
5. Triangular pyramid (tetrahedron — all triangular faces)
6. Triangular prism (two triangle ends, three rectangles)
So 2nd net → #3 on right.
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3rd net:
Three rectangles in a row, with two triangles on the sides of the middle rectangle.
This folds into a
triangular prism — because you have two triangle bases and three rectangular sides.
→ Matches with the
last shape on the right (#6).
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4th net:
Looks like a longer version of the first one — still 6 rectangles, but not all same size. It’s a stretched-out cube net → so it makes a
rectangular prism.
→ Matches with
#2 on the right (the long box).
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5th net:
Four small triangles making one big triangle — this is the net for a
tetrahedron, which is a triangular pyramid (all faces are triangles).
→ Matches with
#5 on the right (the pointy shape with 4 triangular faces).
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6th net (bottom left):
Has two hexagons and six rectangles — this folds into a
hexagonal prism.
→ Matches with
#4 on the right (the shape with hexagon top and bottom).
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Now let’s write the matches in order (left column 1 to 6 → right column number):
Left 1 → Right 1 (Cube)
Left 2 → Right 3 (Square Pyramid)
Left 3 → Right 6 (Triangular Prism)
Left 4 → Right 2 (Rectangular Prism)
Left 5 → Right 5 (Tetrahedron / Triangular Pyramid)
Left 6 → Right 4 (Hexagonal Prism)
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 nets of solids worksheet.