Compound 3D shapes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create hollow compound 3D shapes in Tinkercad.
Key learning points
- A compound shape is a shape that has been combined with another shape.
- 3D shapes can be grouped to make compound shapes.
- Hole shapes are used to create holes and hollows in solid shapes.
- Compound shapes can be hollowed out.
- A duplicate of a shape can be created by using copy/paste, duplicate or ctrl + c/ctrl + v.
Keywords
Solid shapes - 3D shapes used in Tinkercad
Hole shapes - 3D shapes used in Tinkercad to create holes
Group - a tool used to combine shapes into a single shape
Compound shapes - created by combining two or more shapes
Common misconception
Every shape must be moved on its own once on the workplane, so it is better to not make changes.
By grouping shapes that designers are happy with together, it makes it easier to move, rotate or scale them and make changes to the design.
Teacher tip
Step-by-step instructions can also be found in the 'Getting started' tutorial. A Tinkercad classroom can be set up for each class with prepared designs.
Equipment
Access to Tinkercad on tablet, chromebook or laptop.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does “3-dimensional” mean?
Q2.Which of the following is a 3D shape?
Q3.Which of the following best describes the use of Tinkercad?
Q4.What is the main purpose of the ViewCube in Tinkercad?
Q5.What does "translating" a shape mean in 3D design?
Q6.If you scale a shape in Tinkercad, what are you doing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a compound shape?
Q2.In Tinkercad, what does the "Group" function do?
Q3.If you want to make a hole in a solid shape in Tinkercad, what should you do?
Q4.Which Tinkercad tool would you use to separate compound shapes?
To help you plan your 5 design and technology lesson on: Compound 3D shapes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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