Polyhedron Nets: Make and Take

What is a net? It's a flattened version of a polyhedron. First, build a polyhedron from the velcro polygons. Next, make a net by flattening your velcro polyhedron:

Copy your net onto cardstock by tracing pattern blocks that match the shapes in your net. Don't forget to add tabs for gluing!

You may want to experiment with shapes that aren't available in the velcro polygon set. If so, you will need to do some extra measuring and planning. Some examples of real crystal forms are at this website: Indiana University Molecular Structure Center: The Isometric (Cubic) Crystal System. Cut out your net, fold it up, and glue the edges to make your polyhedron. Build Polyhedra Crystals, Polyhedra, and Symmetry Main Page