Basic 6Mathematics18 min

Prism Nets and Construction

Learners fold nets into prism packages.

Construct prism nets and predict the folded solid.

Learners design paper packages for class materials and must decide which flat nets will fold into prisms.

Prism Nets and Construction illustration

Learners fold nets into prism packages.

What faces are needed for a triangular prism net?

  1. A triangular prism needs two matching triangles for bases.
  2. It also needs three rectangles to connect the matching sides of the triangles.