Category: 3D Shape
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Air Nets from nrich.maths.org
Air Nets from nrich.maths.org. The video clips show a net made from Polydron. There are 24 examples to work with. In the clips, a mathematician attempts to assemble each net into a solid 3D shape. Sometimes he will succeed, sometimes he will fail. Very good for developing visualisation skills in Key Stage 2 and beyond.
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Pop up 3D nets & Islamic patterns
Whilst working in Leeds many years ago, I was given this document. I recently found it again hosted online and I’m sharing it with you all! It shows how to make physical models of 3D shapes from their nets which, using string, can become pulled up into their final shape. The document also outlines some…
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2D and 3D Shapes
2D & 3D Shapes. This is a great flash maths resource about 2D and 3D shapes. Great for an introduction to the topic.
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Be a paper mathemagician! | motivate.maths.org
Be a paper mathemagician! | motivate.maths.org. Paper folding is a favourite pastime for both children and adults. However paper folding is more than a creative hobby. It can be used as an entertaining way to learn mathematics, particularly it’s geometric aspects. Contains some pull up net templates too.
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Interactive 3D Nets
Interactive 3D Nets. A fabulous set of 3D nets showing the shape building up from its net. Move the slider to make the animation happen.
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MathsNet Interactive Geometry: solids
MathsNet Interactive Geometry: solids. Manipulate solid objects in ways you never could in “real life”. These pages on solid 3D geometry collect together interative resources on the Platonic solids, pyramids, prisms, polyhedra, impossible objects, constructing 3-dimensional shapes, isometric views and much more…