There’s more than one way to fold a cube. So print out the attachment, grab some tape and sticky notes and we’ll have some fun with geometry! How many different shapes can you use to make a cube?
NOTE: You’ll want to pause the video when the screen says, “Circle your answers!” (This is at about the 2:02 mark on the video timer). Wait until you’ve recorded your predictions to view the end of the video so that the fun isn’t spoiled for you.
Download Student Worksheet & Exercises
How did you do with cube folding? Did you find 6 or more ways to fold a cube? Does the straight line make a cube? If you found all 11 ways to fold a cube, then your problem solving skills are great! Click here for solution.
Exercises
- How would you describe a cube?
- How many faces does a cube have?
- Which of the following diagrams can be folded into a cube? Circle the ones you think will make a cube! (Answers are found at the back of this book.)
