3D Shape Nets | Geometric Solids | Geometry Printable Volume Surface Area | FREE

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Teaching with 3D shape nets gives students a hands-on way to grasp 3D shapes, volume, and surface area.

It turns complex geometry ideas into something they can see and touch by unfolding shapes into flat layouts. This makes calculating surface area and volume simpler. Plus, it boosts their spatial thinking and problem-solving by letting them play with the shapes. It's a fun way to connect complicated math ideas to everyday understanding, making it easier for them to grasp and stick in their memory.

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THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

7 printable 3D shape nets
- cube
- rectangular prism
- triangular prism
- triangular pyramid
- square pyramid
- cone
- cylinder

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3D Shape Nets | Geometric Solids | Geometry Printable Volume Surface Area | FREE

Name: 3D Shape Nets | Geometric Solids | Geometry Printable Volume Surface Area | FREE
Brand: The Learning Effect
SKU: 11152305
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (47 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

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Grades

5th - 7th

Subjects

Geometry

Standards

CCSS5.MD.C.3

CCSS5.MD.C.5b

CCSS6.G.A.2

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Description

Teaching with 3D shape nets gives students a hands-on way to grasp 3D shapes, volume, and surface area.

⭐ GET THE GEOMETRY BUNDLE & SAVE 25% ⭐

This freebie is a part of my Geometry Resources Bundle. Click here to learn more!

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

7 printable 3D shape nets
- cube
- rectangular prism
- triangular prism
- triangular pyramid
- square pyramid
- cone
- cylinder

INCLUDED FILE FORMATS

PDF: This resource requires Adobe Reader (free software). The contents may not show correctly if using other PDF software.

PLEASE NOTE

⚠️ This resource is NOT editable in any way, and you will not be able to manipulate the content inside.

CLICK HERE to follow The Learning Effect and be the first to know when NEW resources are added to my store!

New resources are always discounted for the first 48 hours.

CONNECT WITH ME

The Learning Effect Blog • Instagram • Facebook • Email Sign Up

Please ask ALL questions before purchasing.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate for additional users.

Intended for classroom and personal use only.

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Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

4.9

Rated 4.91 out of 5, based on 47 reviews

47
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Mostly used with 6th and 7th grades

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Is standards-aligned

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Oh My Word! This helped my 6th graders so much!

Rated 5 out of 5

April 20, 2026

Met expectations

Would purchase more

Standards-aligned

Anytime I can use manipulatives with my sixth graders, I do it. These nets were such a great tool to help my students understand surface area and volume - they could visualize every step and actually put the nets together in the solid shapes.

Teri Lynne U.

35 reviews • Alabama

Grades taught: 6th

Great for practicing surface area!

Rated 5 out of 5

April 16, 2026

Met expectations

Would purchase more

Standards-aligned

These nets were great to print out for students to help them conceptualize and practice finding surface area. They were easy for 7th graders to cut out and put together.

Sarah J.

20 reviews • California

Grades taught: 7th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Educational, Easy and Entertaining

Rated 5 out of 5

April 6, 2026

Met expectations

Would purchase more

Standards-aligned

I used these as a review for my geometry unit and a connection to start our science unit on space as well. Students built a space launch pad, solar array, landing strip and a space shuttle of course with these nets. They had to calculate surface area to "paint" different parts with construction paper. They calculated volume to know how much space there was in different buildings around the launch pad. Fun and timely!

Tess D.

45 reviews

Grades taught: 6th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

April 3, 2026

Met expectations

Would purchase more

Standards-aligned

Easy to use and saves me time! Kids were able to follow along and we are able to build a resource binder for skills. They had a great time building

Jami S.

41 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Great visuals

Rated 5 out of 5

March 25, 2026

Awesome visuals for teaching students nets and how to find surface area.

Paige A.

60 reviews • South Carolina

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Super Engaging

Rated 5 out of 5

March 23, 2026

Met expectations

Would purchase more

Standards-aligned

My kids loved being able to build the 3D shapes and helped their understanding of the attributes.

Andrea B.

15 reviews • Mississippi

Grades taught: 1st

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Great for small groups

Rated 5 out of 5

February 11, 2026

My students loved working on this in their small groups!

Maj Methods

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779 reviews • Ohio

Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd

Great resource!

Rated 5 out of 5

January 20, 2026

Met expectations

Would purchase more

Standards-aligned

Great for kids to use and carry with them! It has all the nets we need, and easy to print and use!

Melissa S.

205 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Questions & Answers

Standards

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CCSS5.MD.C.3

Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.

CCSS5.MD.C.5b

Apply the formulas 𝘝 = 𝘭 × 𝘸 × 𝘩 and 𝘝 = 𝘣 × 𝘩 for rectangular prisms to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with whole-number edge lengths in the context of solving real world and mathematical problems.

CCSS6.G.A.2

Find the volume of a right rectangular prism with fractional edge lengths by packing it with unit cubes of the appropriate unit fraction edge lengths, and show that the volume is the same as would be found by multiplying the edge lengths of the prism. Apply the formulas 𝘝 = 𝘭 𝘸 𝘩 and 𝘝 = 𝘣 𝘩 to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with fractional edge lengths in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.