If you’re learning about 3D shapes and geometry in school, here’s a free printable rectangular prism template. By building a rectangular prism crafts, students will be able to see how a 2D shape coverts into a 3D shape. When completed, they can turn the object, and count the vertices, faces, and edges.
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Rectangular Prism Template and Paper Model
Surface Area Formulas
The surface area of a prism is equal to the sum of the areas of its faces. A rectangular prism is made up of 4 rectangle side faces and 2 rectangle cap faces.
Volume Formulas
Vertices, Faces, and Edges
A rectangular prism has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges.