Spatial Reasoning Using Cubes and Isometric Drawings Part One: Exploring the Isometric Drawing Tool
	When creating a shape, starting from the back and bottom of the shape is best. However, sometimes you may want to add a cube to an existing shape. Rather than starting over, you can use the Bring-To-Front and Send-To-Back tools to help. Activity 2: Moving Cubes 1. Click on the Bring-To-Front tool. Click on each of the cubes in the stack. Describe how the appearance of the figure changes. 2. Now select the Send-to-Back tool. Again, click on each of the cubes. Describe how the appearance of the figure changes. Add more cubes and try both tools again.
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