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Drawing the plan and elevations of a solid

I can draw the plan and elevations of a solid.

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Year 10
Higher

Drawing the plan and elevations of a solid

I can draw the plan and elevations of a solid.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The plan is the view from above the solid.
  2. The front elevation is the view from the front.
  3. The side elevation is the view from the side.
  4. These can be drawn on normal paper.

Common misconception

The plan and elevations should look exactly the same on squared paper as they do on a solid drawn on isometric paper.

The grid lines on the two types of paper are not the same which is why there is a visual difference. The measurements for each line however have not changed.

Keywords

  • Plan - The plan of a solid is the view of it from above.

  • Front elevation - The front elevation of a solid is the view of it from the front.

  • Side elevation - The side elevation of a solid is the view of it from the side.

This lesson requires pupils to have access to squared paper.
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6 Questions

Q1.
A is a shape that has three dimensions (e.g. width, height and depth).
Correct Answer: solid
Q2.
The image shows a photograph and an isometric drawing of a pencil sharpener. The value of $$b$$ is .
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Correct Answer: 1, one, 1 cm
Q3.
The image shows a solid that is constructed with two congruent cuboids and an isometric drawing of the solid. The value of $$b$$ is .
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Correct Answer: 3, three, 3 cm
Q4.
The image shows a solid that is constructed with two congruent cuboids and an isometric drawing of the solid. The value of $$c$$ is .
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Correct Answer: 4, four, 4 cm
Q5.
Which isometric drawing shows a cuboid with lengths 2 units, 4 units and 5 units?
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Correct answer: a
b
c
d
Q6.
The image shows four isometric drawings of cuboids. Which cuboids have at least one square face?
An image in a quiz
a
Correct answer: b
Correct answer: c
d

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match each word to its definition.
Correct Answer:front elevation,the view of a solid from the front

the view of a solid from the front

Correct Answer:plan,the view of a solid from above

the view of a solid from above

Correct Answer:side elevation,the view of a solid from the side

the view of a solid from the side

Q2.
The diagram shows a cuboid drawn on centimetre isometric paper. Which figure shows the plan of the cuboid?
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a
b
Correct answer: c
Q3.
The diagram shows a cuboid drawn on centimetre isometric paper. Which figure shows the side elevation of the cuboid?
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a
Correct answer: b
c
Q4.
The diagram shows a solid constructed from cubes. Which figure shows the front elevation of the solid?
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a
b
Correct answer: c
d
Q5.
The diagram shows a solid constructed from cubes. Which figure shows the side elevation of the solid?
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a
Correct answer: b
c
d
Q6.
The diagram shows a solid constructed from cubes. Which figure shows the plan of the solid?
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a
b
c
Correct answer: d