📚 Topic Summary
A net is a 2-dimensional shape that can be folded to form a 3-dimensional object. A rectangular prism is a 3D shape with six rectangular faces. The net of a rectangular prism shows all the faces laid out flat. When you fold the net along the edges, it creates the rectangular prism. Understanding nets helps us visualize and understand the surface area of 3D shapes. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and working with nets of rectangular prisms.
✏️ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Net |
a. A 3D shape with six rectangular faces |
| 2. Rectangular Prism |
b. The amount of space inside a 3D object |
| 3. Surface Area |
c. A 2D pattern that can be folded to form a 3D shape |
| 4. Volume |
d. The sum of the areas of all the faces of a 3D object |
| 5. Face |
e. A flat surface of a 3D shape |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
A _________ is a 2D shape that can be folded to make a 3D object. A rectangular prism has six ___________. The ____________ of a rectangular prism is the total area of all its faces. Understanding nets helps us visualize the __________ and surface area of 3D shapes.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Can more than one net be folded to make the same rectangular prism? Explain your answer and provide an example.