Thinking in Three Dimensions

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In this activity, learners create three-dimensional shapes by making some origami models of simple boxes and containers. Then, learners draw these shapes to explore how three-dimensional shapes can be represented in two dimensions. They'll also observe and draw the models from different perspectives - or "frames of reference" - to see that things look different depending on how you view them.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Model
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Perception
  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
      • Solid Geometry
    • Representation

Informal Categories

  • Arts and Crafts

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Ology

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, American Museum of Natural History,