1. Section 3

1.9. Discover

Mathematics 20-3 Module 5

Section 3: Exploding Objects

 

Discover

 

Birdhouses are very common in a backyard landscape, but assembling one can get tricky. Assembly diagrams can be very helpful.

 

Try This 1

 

Print a copy of Birdhouse Exploded View.

 

Follow the instructions in Birdhouse Interactive, and then answer the questions that follow.

 

This is a play button that opens Birdhouse Interactive.

  1. What did you notice about the dimensions of the exploded view in comparison to the dimensions in Birdhouse Interactive? How does that help you determine the scale factor?

  2. What could happen if one dimension on the exploded view was not accurate with respect to the scale factor?
Share 1

 

Share your responses to the questions in Try This 1 with a classmate or in a group. Next, create a statement together that describes the importance of scale factor when drawing an exploded view of a three-dimensional object.


course folder If required, save a copy of your discussion in your course folder.