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Topic: 2D Representations of 3D Shapes (Foundation - Unit 3)

Specification References: G2.4 G2.4 Use 2D representations of 3D shapes.

Candidates should be able to:

• use 2D representations of 3D shapes
• draw nets and show how they fold to make a 3D solid
• know the terms face, edge and vertex (vertices)
• identify and name common solids, for example cube, cuboid, prism, cylinder, pyramid, sphere and cone
• analyse 3D shapes through 2D projections and cross-sections, including plan and elevation
• understand and draw front and side elevations and plans of shapes made from simple solids, for example a solid made from small cubes
• understand and use isometric drawings 

Notes

It is not expected that Foundation candidates know the name of a tetrahedron. 

Examples

1. Identify possible nets for a cube from several drawings.

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