This
colourful tetrahedron net is ready
to print out, construct & add to your math display area. The tetrahedron
is tagged with visual reminders of the properties of the shape i.e.
it has four triangular faces to make it more 'child friendly'.
This
net prints out at A4 size when downloaded
Tetrahedron
Facts (write these up on card & display)
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The tetrahedron has four triangular faces and is sometimes
called a 'triangular pyramid'.
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A tetrahedron is made up of 4 equilateral triangles.
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Tetrahedrons have 4 faces, 4 vertices and 6 edges.
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The triangular faces of a tetrahedron 'taper' to a point which
is refered to as the apex.
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Do tetrahedrons only have one apex?
Construction Hints
- score the tetrahedron
net along ALL fold lines before attempting to assemble
- use a ruler to
aid scoring
- use sticky tape
on the tabs to assemble this shape rather than glue. It is much easier.
