Spatial Reasoning using Cubes and Isometric Drawings In this activity we will examine how an object has many different isometric drawings or views by rotating the shape. The isometric drawing tool lets you rotate your shape as if it were real. Activity 1: Another View A solid shape has already been constructed in the drawing tool for you. Click on the VIEW tool. Choose the "Rotation Controls" option and use the sliders to rotate the shape. 1. What is one set of Rotation Control values that rotates the shape to another isometric view? 2. What features of isometric drawings did you use to decide when you had rotated the object enough? 3. On isometric dot paper, record a new view of the shape. You may find it useful to color one or more of the cubes to help you keep track of the shape.
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