Match Plan Views with 3D Block Shapes

Hi there shape spotter!

When you can see something from above, it is called a bird’s eye view.

It is called this because it is what a bird would see if they were flying above it and looked down.

For example, if you are talking to your friend, you see their face.

But a bird flying over the top of your friend would see the top of their head!

What about if you were walking past a house?

You would see windows, a door and the side of the roof.

But a bird would see the top of the roof.

Have a look at this 3D shape.

In this picture, you can see some of the sides and top of the shape:

Can you match it to the view you would get from above (the bird’s eye view)?

a)         b)        c)        d) 

If you imagine that you are a bird flying above, what you would see is d!

Pssstt! Here's a handy hint to help you reach superstar status: Think about which faces are visible from above and then match the 3D shape to its bird’s eye view.

 

Let’s get started and engage our bird’s eye!