Individuals draw a net for a hexagonal pyramid — with some stipulations. The net must contain the printed images so they appear correctly on the box, along with tabs to glue the box together. 

Concepts

nets, candles, 3-d, 3-d figures, polygons, composite figures

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use after a lesson on nets
• Have the class design other box nets and share with the class to determine the shape of the box

Classroom Considerations

• Some pupils will have problems converting 3-D to 2-D

Pros

• Includes various examples with comments
• Provides an answer key
• The task is designed to use all of the CCSS Mathematical Practices

Cons

• None

Common Core

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