Drawing+a+Net+for+Rectangular+Prisms+and+Square+Pyramids

=**__Drawing a Net For Rectangular Prisms and Square Pyramids__**=

**What is a Rectangular Prism**?
A rectangular prism is a three dimensional solid having two identical parallel base. All other faces are rectangular.

**What is a Square Pyramid?**
A square pyramid is a pyramid with a square base.



**What is a Net?**
A net is a pattern that can be be folded to make an object.



**Video** This video will explain how to draw the net for a rectangular prism and a sqaure pyramid...enjoy!!
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**__Assignment!__**
Draw a net for the shapes in the video (a square pyramid, and a rectangular prism)

1.Draw a square base~each side being 4 cm. long 2.Draw a 5 cm. line in the middle of each edge. 3.Draw a line going from each corner of the side to the top of the 5 cm. line (do this each side) 4.Now erase the middle line on each side. 5. Repeat on all sides 6. You now have a square pyramid to fold!!! 1.Draw the faces (a-d) as shown in video each being 14 cm. long and 4 cm. wide side by side. 2.Draw the faces e-f as shown in the video~two small squares on each side of any of the faces you have already drawn.(4 cm. both long and high) 3.You now have a rectangular prism to fold!!!
 * Square pyramid**
 * Rectangular prism**