Match each net to its solid shape and name in this educational worksheet.
Worksheet titled "Nets of Solid Shapes" with four 3D shapes (cube, cylinder, cuboid, cone) and their corresponding nets, each labeled with the shape name.
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Let's solve the problem step by step.
Match each net (2D shape that can be folded into a 3D solid) to its corresponding solid shape and name.
We have:
- Solid shapes on the left.
- Names in the middle.
- Nets on the right.
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1. Blue cube – All faces are squares → This is a cube.
2. Yellow cylinder – Two circular bases and a curved surface → This is a cylinder.
3. Light blue cuboid – Rectangular faces, not all equal → This is a cuboid.
4. Green cone – One circular base and a pointed top → This is a cone.
So the names are:
- Cube
- Cylinder
- Cuboid
- Cone
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Let’s look at each net:
#### Net 1: Rectangle with two circles on top and bottom
- This looks like a rectangle (the side of a cylinder) with circles on both ends.
- When folded, it forms a cylinder.
→ Matches the cylinder.
#### Net 2: Cross-shaped figure made of six squares
- This is a classic net of a cube.
- Six squares arranged so they fold into a cube.
→ Matches the cube.
#### Net 3: A sector (part of a circle) with a triangle-like shape
- Wait — actually, this is a sector of a circle attached to a triangle? No — let’s look again.
- It shows a curved edge (arc) and a straight edge forming a sector, and a circle on top.
- But the shape is: a triangle with a semicircle or arc on one side? Actually, it's a sector (like a slice of pie) connected to a circle?
- Wait — no. Looking closely: it's a triangular shape with a curved base, and a circle above it.
- That’s the net of a cone: a sector (which becomes the lateral surface) and a circle (the base).
→ So this is the cone net.
But wait — the image shows a sector (curved triangle) with a circle on top. Yes! That matches the cone.
#### Net 4: A central rectangle with rectangles extending from each side (like a cross)
- This is a net of a cuboid — it has 6 rectangles, which fold into a rectangular box.
→ Matches the cuboid.
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Let’s now match them correctly.
| Solid Shape | Name | Net Description |
|-------------|----------|------------------|
| Blue cube | cube | Cross of 6 squares |
| Yellow cylinder | cylinder | Rectangle with two circles |
| Light blue cuboid | cuboid | Cross-like net of rectangles |
| Green cone | cone | Sector + circle |
Now assign the correct connections:
1. Blue cube → cube → Net with 6 squares (cross shape)
2. Yellow cylinder → cylinder → Rectangle with two circles
3. Light blue cuboid → cuboid → Cross of rectangles (not squares)
4. Green cone → cone → Sector + circle
Wait — let's double-check the nets:
Looking at the nets on the right:
- Top net: rectangle with circle on top and bottom → cylinder
- Second net: cross of 6 squares → cube
- Third net: sector (curved triangle) with circle → cone
- Fourth net: cross of rectangles (longer than wide) → cuboid
So:
- Blue cube → matches cube → matches second net (cross of squares)
- Yellow cylinder → matches cylinder → matches first net (rectangle with circles)
- Light blue cuboid → matches cuboid → matches fourth net (rectangular cross)
- Green cone → matches cone → matches third net (sector + circle)
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| Solid Shape | Name | Net |
|-------------|----------|-----|
| Blue cube | cube | Second net (cross of squares) |
| Yellow cylinder | cylinder | First net (rectangle + two circles) |
| Light blue cuboid | cuboid | Fourth net (rectangular cross) |
| Green cone | cone | Third net (sector + circle) |
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Matching:
1. Blue cube → cube → Net: Cross of 6 squares
2. Yellow cylinder → cylinder → Net: Rectangle with two circles
3. Light blue cuboid → cuboid → Net: Cross of rectangles
4. Green cone → cone → Net: Sector + circle
✔ So, draw lines or connect:
- Blue cube → "cube" → second net (middle row, second from top)
- Yellow cylinder → "cylinder" → first net (top right)
- Light blue cuboid → "cuboid" → fourth net (bottom right)
- Green cone → "cone" → third net (third from top)
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- Cube → Net with 6 equal squares (cross shape)
- Cylinder → Rectangle with two circles
- Cuboid → Rectangular net (6 rectangles, not all same size)
- Cone → Sector (curved triangle) + circle
That's the solution!
Task:
Match each net (2D shape that can be folded into a 3D solid) to its corresponding solid shape and name.
We have:
- Solid shapes on the left.
- Names in the middle.
- Nets on the right.
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Step 1: Identify each solid shape
1. Blue cube – All faces are squares → This is a cube.
2. Yellow cylinder – Two circular bases and a curved surface → This is a cylinder.
3. Light blue cuboid – Rectangular faces, not all equal → This is a cuboid.
4. Green cone – One circular base and a pointed top → This is a cone.
So the names are:
- Cube
- Cylinder
- Cuboid
- Cone
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Step 2: Analyze the nets on the right
Let’s look at each net:
#### Net 1: Rectangle with two circles on top and bottom
- This looks like a rectangle (the side of a cylinder) with circles on both ends.
- When folded, it forms a cylinder.
→ Matches the cylinder.
#### Net 2: Cross-shaped figure made of six squares
- This is a classic net of a cube.
- Six squares arranged so they fold into a cube.
→ Matches the cube.
#### Net 3: A sector (part of a circle) with a triangle-like shape
- Wait — actually, this is a sector of a circle attached to a triangle? No — let’s look again.
- It shows a curved edge (arc) and a straight edge forming a sector, and a circle on top.
- But the shape is: a triangle with a semicircle or arc on one side? Actually, it's a sector (like a slice of pie) connected to a circle?
- Wait — no. Looking closely: it's a triangular shape with a curved base, and a circle above it.
- That’s the net of a cone: a sector (which becomes the lateral surface) and a circle (the base).
→ So this is the cone net.
But wait — the image shows a sector (curved triangle) with a circle on top. Yes! That matches the cone.
#### Net 4: A central rectangle with rectangles extending from each side (like a cross)
- This is a net of a cuboid — it has 6 rectangles, which fold into a rectangular box.
→ Matches the cuboid.
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Step 3: Match each solid to its net and name
Let’s now match them correctly.
| Solid Shape | Name | Net Description |
|-------------|----------|------------------|
| Blue cube | cube | Cross of 6 squares |
| Yellow cylinder | cylinder | Rectangle with two circles |
| Light blue cuboid | cuboid | Cross-like net of rectangles |
| Green cone | cone | Sector + circle |
Now assign the correct connections:
1. Blue cube → cube → Net with 6 squares (cross shape)
2. Yellow cylinder → cylinder → Rectangle with two circles
3. Light blue cuboid → cuboid → Cross of rectangles (not squares)
4. Green cone → cone → Sector + circle
Wait — let's double-check the nets:
Looking at the nets on the right:
- Top net: rectangle with circle on top and bottom → cylinder
- Second net: cross of 6 squares → cube
- Third net: sector (curved triangle) with circle → cone
- Fourth net: cross of rectangles (longer than wide) → cuboid
So:
- Blue cube → matches cube → matches second net (cross of squares)
- Yellow cylinder → matches cylinder → matches first net (rectangle with circles)
- Light blue cuboid → matches cuboid → matches fourth net (rectangular cross)
- Green cone → matches cone → matches third net (sector + circle)
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Final Matching:
| Solid Shape | Name | Net |
|-------------|----------|-----|
| Blue cube | cube | Second net (cross of squares) |
| Yellow cylinder | cylinder | First net (rectangle + two circles) |
| Light blue cuboid | cuboid | Fourth net (rectangular cross) |
| Green cone | cone | Third net (sector + circle) |
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Answer:
Matching:
1. Blue cube → cube → Net: Cross of 6 squares
2. Yellow cylinder → cylinder → Net: Rectangle with two circles
3. Light blue cuboid → cuboid → Net: Cross of rectangles
4. Green cone → cone → Net: Sector + circle
✔ So, draw lines or connect:
- Blue cube → "cube" → second net (middle row, second from top)
- Yellow cylinder → "cylinder" → first net (top right)
- Light blue cuboid → "cuboid" → fourth net (bottom right)
- Green cone → "cone" → third net (third from top)
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Summary:
- Cube → Net with 6 equal squares (cross shape)
- Cylinder → Rectangle with two circles
- Cuboid → Rectangular net (6 rectangles, not all same size)
- Cone → Sector (curved triangle) + circle
That's the solution!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nets of solids worksheet.