Subject
Grade
Big Idea
3D objects are often represented and described in 2D space.
Elaboration
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- Why is it important to represent 3D objects on a 2D plane?
- Where are representations of 3D objects used outside the classroom?
- Why is accuracy of measurement important when looking at scale diagrams?
- Can all 3D objects be described using 2D representations?
- What do we notice about angles in scale diagrams?
keywords
3D objects