GCSE: Solids, Plans and Elevation

Dr J Frost (jfrost@tiffin.kingston.sch.uk)
www.drfrostmaths.com

Last modified: 23rd February 2016

Symmetry

This shape has 5?

lines of symmetry.

This square prism

has ?5 planes
? of
symmetry.
Planes of Symmetry
Copy these diagrams into your books, and copy and complete the sentences.

A cube has ?
9 planes of ? planes
A cylinder has ∞
symmetry. of symmetry.

A half cylinder has 2?

? planes of
This solid has 2 planes of symmetry.
symmetry.
 Plan

Front elevation

Side elevation

Front Elevation Side Elevation Plan

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Front Elevation Side Elevation Plan

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? ? ?
3D sketch
Can we do the opposite: draw a 3D sketch given the plan
and elevations?

Side elevation Plan

Front elevation
3D sketch
Can we do the opposite: draw a 3D sketch given the plan
and elevations?

?
Side elevation Plan

Front elevation

(Then challenge your neighbour! Draw

the side elevation, plan and front
elevation for them)
Exercises
On provided sheet.