Looking Inside 3D Shapes
One of the neat features of GollyGee Blocks is the ability to look inside a geometric shape or one of the pre-defined objects. The first step is bringing a 3D shape (we'll only do the shapes this time) into a scene like this:
Then, clicking on the "wireframe" icon on the right side of the screen the picture becomes this:
In this picture both the 3D shapes and 3D text are shown in wireframe. Now, this is a great opportunity to construct a lesson on prepositions (language arts) or math where the location of an object can be discussed. In the first step, you place another geometric shape or an object inside the current shape (you do this by having stack unselected - in stack the shape/object will stack itself on the first shape/object). You will see that you are merging the shape/object because it will disappear into the first shape/object. Now go to "wireframe" and see the shape/object "inside" the other shape/object. In math, you can compare shape sizes (smaller than). Remember, many kids are visual learners!