2D representations of 3D shapes

There are 45 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to 2D representations of 3D shapes

problem

Guess what?

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Can you find out which 3D shape your partner has chosen before they work out your shape?

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Nicola's jigsaw

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Nicola has lost a piece of her 3D jigsaw. Can you work out the shape of the missing piece?

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Perspective drawing

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

Explore the properties of perspective drawing.

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Oblique projection

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Explore the properties of oblique projection.

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Isometric drawing

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Explore the properties of isometric drawings.

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3D drawing

The design technology curriculum requires students to be able to represent 3-dimensional objects on paper. This article introduces some of the mathematical ideas which underlie such methods.

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Stadium sightline

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?

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Weird universes

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Consider these weird universes and ways in which the stick man can shoot the robot in the back.

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Bent out of shape

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

An introduction to bond angle geometry.

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Chopped dice

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Can you make a new type of fair die with 14 faces by shaving the corners off a cube?

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2D representations of 3D shapes

Guess what?

Nicola's jigsaw

Perspective drawing

Oblique projection

Isometric drawing

3D drawing

Stadium sightline

Weird universes

Bent out of shape

Chopped dice