MATH 8 CONTENT: Construction, views, and nets of 3D objects by https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8 BIG IDEA: The relationship between surface area and volume of 3D objects can be used to describe, measure, and compare spatial relationships. https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/8/core en-us 2021-03-24 20:14:46 UTC 2026-02-05 05:00:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction to Nets and 3D Shapes kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349985348 What is a net of a solid? This video explains how 2D shapes can be folded to make a 3D shape. This could be used as an introduction to the unit. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY]]> 2021-03-24 20:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349985348 Introduction to 3D Shapes and Nets kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349991280 This webpage challenges students to use their spatial reasoning skills to visualize which 2D nets can be folded to create 3D shapes. At the end of the webpage, it explains the practical importance of learning about 2D nets and Computer-Aided Design. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY]]> 2021-03-24 20:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349991280 Sketch: Nets of 3D Shapes Information Sheet 1 -BEGINNER kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349993278 Simple diagrams of 2D nets. Challenge students to visualize and draw the 3D shape each net makes.  Supply students with isometric grid paper. This worksheet could be projected instead of printed off. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 20:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349993278 Sketch: Nets of 3D Shapes Information Sheet 2 - BEGINNER kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349994395 Another sheet of 2D nets that could be used to visualize and draw the 3D shape each net makes. Supply students with isometric. paper. This worksheet could be projected instead of printed off.  INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 20:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349994395 Visualize: Match the Nets and Shapes Sheet 1 -EASY kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349995335 Match the correct 2D net to its 3D shape. This could be used as a whole class comprehension exercise or individual activity. Answer sheets provided. NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED PHOTOCOPIES NEEDED]]> 2021-03-24 20:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1349995335 Visualize: Match the Nets and Shapes Sheet 2 -EASY kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350083561 Match the correct 2D net to its 3D shape. This could be used as a quick comprehension exercise or individual activity. Answer sheets provided. NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED. PHOTOCOPIES NEEDED]]> 2021-03-24 20:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350083561 Visualize: Match the Nets and Shapes Sheet 3 -HARDER kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350084752 Match the 2D net to its 3D shape. This worksheet will challenge students to match complex 2D nets and shapes. This could be used as a whole class comprehension exercise or individual activity. Answer sheets provided. NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED, PHOTOCOPIES NEEDED]]> 2021-03-24 20:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350084752 Mini Project 1: Design a Pencil Case kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350096164 A cross-curricular Math and ADST/Makerspace LLC project. Students will design and create a prototype of a pencil case using 2D nets.  This could be used as a culminating project at the end of a unit. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED, REFER TO ASSIGNMENT FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 20:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350096164 Mini Project 2: Design a Witch's Hat kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350097978 A cross-curricular Math and ADST/Makerspace LLC project. Students will design and create a prototype of a hat using 2D nets.  This could be used as a culminating project at the end of the unit. Students could also be divided into groups and each group designs  a "sorting hat" in a nod to Harry Potter. GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED, MINIMAL MATERIALS REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 20:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350097978 Brain Teaser 4 kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350104719 Students will watch a video to determine which 2D nets can be folded or bent to create a 3D shape. Includes questions for further discussion. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 20:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350104719 Hands-On Activity: Cut, Calculate and Create: Nets for Making 3D Solids kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350127039 These templates could be used to practice  cutting, folding and bending 2D nets to create 3D shapes.  Teachers could assign  nets to specific groups depending on theirs skills and abilities. Students then will measure the dimensions of the sides of their assigned net and then replicate it in Tinkercad (see next activity). NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED, PHOTOCOPIES NEEDED]]> 2021-03-24 21:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350127039 Sketch: Nets of 3D Shapes kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350131497 Challenge students to either visualize or sketch the 2D net or 3D shape before moving the slider.  Supply students with regular graph paper and isometric paper. This could be a teacher led activity if laptops are not available.]]> 2021-03-24 21:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350131497 CAD (Computer-Aided Design) : How to Make Nets in Tinkercad kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350134741 Learn how to create 2D nets in Tinkercad. Students should have some basic understanding of how to use Tinkercad. Teachers can set up a teacher and student accounts ahead of time in Tinkercad classroom. Challenge students to recreate the 3D shapes and 2D nets from the previous activity. STUDENT TECH REQUIRED (COMPUTERS), TEACHER WILL NEED TO SET UP A CLASS AND CREATE STUDENT ACCOUNTS. STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A CLASS CODE AND THEIR UNIQUE USER NAME. DO NOT USE REAL STUDENTS NAMES.  ]]> 2021-03-24 21:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350134741 Math 8 BC kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350139153 This unit of study focuses on:
  • "top, front, and side views of 3D objects
  • matching a given net to the 3D object it represents
  • drawing and interpreting top, front, and side views of 3D objects
  • constructing 3D objects with nets
  • using design software to create 3D objects from nets
  • bentwood boxes, lidded baskets, packs"
 https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/8/core

]]> 2021-03-24 21:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350139153 Brain Teaser 1 kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350152627 A quick brain teaser to be used at the beginning of a lesson. This problem challenges students to determine the opposite face of a 2D net. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 21:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350152627 Brain Teaser 2 kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350166095 A quick brain teaser to be used at the beginning or end of a lesson. Students match  faces of various 3D shapes to create a chain of shapes. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 21:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350166095 Brain Teaser 3 kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350175591 A quick brain teaser to be used at the beginning or end of a lesson to check for understanding. Nine nets have been cut into 2 pieces. Students will match the correct pieces. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 21:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350175591 Unit Project Resource: History of Bentwood Boxes kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350291410 More history of Bentwood Boxes. Includes a 2D net diagram of a Bentwood Box and lid. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 21:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350291410 Unit Project 1: Bentwood Boxes kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350302201 A cross-curricular Math, First Peoples, Socials, and ADST/Makerspace LLC project. Students will create Bentwood boxes using cardboard. This project also contains some optional activities. Teachers can choose to do all or parts of this unit project.  GROUP ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED, PHOTOCOPIES REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 22:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350302201 Unit Project Introduction: Bentwood Box Prezi kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350308635 Show this presentation to introduce students to the history and function of Bentwood boxes.  WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDEN TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 22:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350308635 Unit Project Resource: Making a Bentwood Box kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350334938 Show this quick video of Coast Salish Snuneymuxw Joel Good constructing a Bentwood Box. WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-24 22:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1350334938 Calculating Area: Math First Peoples Bentwood Boxes and Calculating Area kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1352761770 Introduction to nets and surface area using Bentwood Boxes. INDIVIDUAL OR PAIRED ACTIVITY, NO STUDENT TECH REQUIRED, PHOTOCOPIES REQUIRED ]]> 2021-03-25 13:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1352761770 Isometric View: Drawing Views of 3D Objects kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1373668170 Students will learn how to visualize and draw the Top, Front and Side view of a 3D object. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY, STUDENT TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-31 23:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1373668170 Isometric Drawing Tool kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1373676162 This interactive drawing tool can be used to teach students how to draw 3D shapes in isometric views. Students can use the software to view their shape in 2D. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY, STUDENT TECH REQUIRED]]> 2021-03-31 23:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1373676162 Reflection and Ideas for Implementation kfroehler https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1429948640 2021-04-18 14:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kfroehler/qv1qj7ixlda6a5c8/wish/1429948640