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How to Make Geometric Cubes Out of Paper

A cube is a three-dimensional square. In geometry, three-dimensional objects are called solids. Solids without curves are called polyhedrons; "poly" comes from the Greek word for "many," and "hedron" means "faces." A cube has six faces. To make a cube out of paper, you will need to create a net, which is a two-dimensional design on paper that you can fold into a three-dimensional shape. Working with a net can introduce children to basic principles of geometry as well as inspire arts and crafts projects.

Things You'll Need

  • Ruler
  • Protractor
  • Square shape for tracing (optional)
  • Clear tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw a perfect square on a piece of paper. You can use printer paper, card stock or even cardboard, depending on how sturdy you want your cube to be.

    • 2

      Draw two more identical squares, one to the right of the original square and one to the left of it, so that the new squares share a side with the original square.

    • 3

      Draw two more identical squares, one at the top of the original square and one at the bottom of it, so that the new squares share a side with the original square. You should now have four squares whose sides create a fifth square in the middle.

    • 4

      Draw one last square directly on top of the top square so that the two squares share a side.

    • 5

      Cut out the net following the perimeter lines.

    • 6

      Fold the left and right squares upward so they are perpendicular to the center square.

    • 7

      Fold the top square down so it is perpendicular with the square below it; fold the square below it down so it is perpendicular with the center square and the top square is parallel with the center square.

    • 8

      Fold the bottom square up so it is perpendicular with the center square. You should now see a cube shape.

    • 9

      Tape your cube together using clear scotch tape.

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