Shine some light on nets. Using a creative assessment task, pupils create a net that would fold up into a hexagonal box and include the tabs needed for gluing the box together. Scholars then draw candles on each of the sides and the top of the box to reflect the drawings on the completed box.

Concepts

nets, faces, prisms, shapes drawing, isometric drawings

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on the difference of making a net and creating the box sides with tabs
• Use the sample responses as examples to discuss common errors

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes the class has experience with nets

Pros

• Includes an answer key
• Contains slides to remind the class of the task

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP2 MP6 6.G.A.4