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Lesson 1 of 6
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- Year 9
Move, rotate, scale, colour
I can create and modify 3D models.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Primitive shapes can be used to create 3D models.
- 3D objects can be modified using software tools.
- Materials can be added to objects to change their appearance.
Keywords
Model - a physical or digital representation of a real object
Rotate - to move an object around an axis or centre
Scale - to reduce or enlarge the size of an object
Common misconception
Detailed and complex 3D models are always created from scratch and therefore take a long time to create.
3D models usually start off by using, adding and modifying simple 3D shapes. Further detail and complexities are then added to increase the realism of the model.
Encourage learners to play around with 3D objects and get used to the process of navigating Blender.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that can create and edit 3D animations. Examples in this lesson use the Blender https://oak.link/blender
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a 3D shape?
Which of the following is a 3D shape?
square
circle
trapezium
parallelogram
Q2.Which of the following is a one-dimensional object?
Which of the following is a one-dimensional object?
triangle
prism
cube
Q3.Which tool would you use to resize an object?
Which tool would you use to resize an object?
move
rotate
Q4.Which of the following is a 2D shape?
Which of the following is a 2D shape?
axis
cube
torus
Q5.Objects can be __________ to create exact copies.
Objects can be __________ to create exact copies.
animated
grouped
deleted
Q6.Shapes can be __________ together to combine them into a new object.
Shapes can be __________ together to combine them into a new object.
moved
duplicated
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A is a point in 3D space.
A is a point in 3D space.
Q2.What is formed when two vertices are connected together.
What is formed when two vertices are connected together.
face
polygon
Q3.To orbit around an object in Blender you would ...
To orbit around an object in Blender you would ...
left click mouse + shift.
scroll middle mouse wheel.
Q4.What are the three axes called in a 3D coordinate system where all 3D objects exist?
What are the three axes called in a 3D coordinate system where all 3D objects exist?
1, 2, 3
A, B, C
W, A, S, D
Q5.Which viewport setting would show the material colour of a 3D model?
Which viewport setting would show the material colour of a 3D model?
wireframe view
solid view
Q6.The surface of curved 3D objects can be made more realistic by selecting what from the menu?
The surface of curved 3D objects can be made more realistic by selecting what from the menu?
shade flat
set origin
