Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Making cubes from nets (2)

In the Max Maths curriculum for Year 3, students are encouraged to explore the concept of three-dimensional shapes through a practical and engaging activity: making cubes from nets. This lesson highlights the intriguing fact that cubes can be created from various nets, which may appear different at first glance but ultimately fold into the same three-dimensional shape. The lesson provides an opportunity for students to develop their spatial awareness and understanding of geometry by visualizing and constructing cubes from these different nets.

As part of the learning process, students are directed to their workbooks, specifically pages 93 to 95, where they can find examples of different nets. These nets are laid out flat with distinct arrangements of squares that, when folded along the edges, will form identical cubes. The activity not only reinforces the properties of cubes but also allows students to practice their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. By engaging with these hands-on tasks, they learn to recognize that despite variations in two-dimensional representations, the three-dimensional outcomes can be the same.