Nets of 3D Shapes

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What is surface area?

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Surface area is wrapping the outside of a 3-dimensional shape.

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What is a net?

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A net is a flat, 'unfolded' representation of a 3-D figure.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What 3D shape does this net represent? (Image of a square pyramid net)

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Square pyramid.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with 6 equal square faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is a 3D shape with 6 rectangular faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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How many faces does a triangular prism have?

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A triangular prism has 5 faces.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What is the difference between a pyramid and a prism?

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A pyramid has a point (vertex) at the top, while a prism has two parallel bases.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the formula for the surface area of a cube?

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Surface area = 6 × (side length)².

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What does it mean to 'unfold' a 3D shape?

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To 'unfold' a 3D shape means to lay it flat to show its net.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What is a cone?

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A cone is a 3D shape with a circular base and a single vertex.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1