Year 6 - Computing
Planning a 3D model
3D Modelling
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will discover how computers can be used to produce 3D models. They will experience working in a 3D space, moving, resizing, and duplicating objects. They will then create hollow objects using placeholders and combine multiple objects to create a model of a desk tidy.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a plan for your own 3D model.
Key Notes
- Computer-based 3D design is used in architecture to plan buildings.
- 3D models of buildings are created by combining 3D shapes.
- In 3D models, designs can be viewed from different perspectives.
- In 3D models, objects can be easily combined, moved and resized.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 3D shapes: shapes with three dimensions: height, width and depth
- combine: joining or merging two or more things together
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All the shapes of a model can be seen from one perspective.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Computer-based 3D design is used in architecture to plan buildings. 3D models of buildings are created by combining 3D shapes.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. '3D shapes'
shapes with three dimensions: height, width and depth. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: All the shapes of a model can be seen from one perspective. Correction: Some shapes may be not able to be seen from one perspective, they may be hiding behind other shapes.
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