Key learning points

1. A solid can be built from its plan and elevations.
2. All three pieces of information are needed to construct the solid.
3. The plan and elevations do not tell you what is going on inside the solid.

Keywords

• Plan - The plan of a solid is the view of it from above.

• Front elevation - The front elevation of a solid is the view of it from the front.

• Side elevation - The side elevation of a solid is the view of it from the side.

• Isometric paper - Isometric means distances between points stay the same. In this lesson you may use isometric paper which has equally spaced dots or points.

Common misconception