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Notes for teachers

Notes: This lesson plan will introduce students to the basics of 3D modeling and design using Tinkercad.

List of Materials

Computers with internet access
Tinkercad accounts for each student (if your school does not have Tinkercad accounts for students, you can create a free teacher account and create student accounts within it)

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Standards

Arizona Educational Technology Standards

Standard 3. Knowledge Constructor -

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

6-8.3.d. Students explore real world problems and issues and actively pursue solutions for them.

Standards

Arizona Mathematics Standards

8.G.A.4 Understand congruence and similarity.

Understand that a two-dimensional figure is similar to another if, and only if, one can be obtained from the other by a sequence of rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations; given two similar two-dimensional figures, describe a sequence that demonstrates similarity

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Objectives:

Students will learn the basics of 3D Design with Tinkercad, including how to create simple shapes and objects.
Students will practice using Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs.
Students will collaborate with their peers to create a more complex 3D design.

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Agenda (90 minutes)

I do (15 minutes):

Begin by introducing Tinkercad and its basic features to the class.
Using the projector or interactive whiteboard, demonstrate how to create a simple 3D design in Tinkercad, including selecting and manipulating shapes and objects.
Emphasize the importance of planning and experimenting when creating a 3D design.

You do (30 minutes):

Give students time to log into their Tinkercad accounts and practice creating their own simple 3D designs.
Encourage students to experiment with different shapes and objects, and to think creatively when designing their objects.
Circulate around the room to answer questions and offer assistance as needed.

We do (45 minutes):

Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
Instruct each group to work together to create a more complex 3D design, such as a bubble wand and see who can make the most elaborate bubble.
Encourage students to collaborate and communicate with each other as they work, and to share ideas and solutions to problems.
Circulate around the room to offer guidance and support as needed.
When the groups are finished, have each group present their 3D design to the class and share their creative process.

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Intro

This lesson is designed for you to think creatively and design your own car that is as unique as your imagination.

Have you ever wondered what happens if you add a circle and a triangle together?

What new shape did you create?

Can you make a new 3 dimensional shape that no one has seen before?

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Hands-on Activity Instructions

Design a bubble wand that can make bubbles into different shapes,

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Assessment

Observe students as they work on their individual and group designs, and offer feedback and guidance as needed.
Evaluate students' final 3D designs based on creativity, complexity, and attention to detail.
Encourage students to reflect on their learning and share what they enjoyed and found challenging about using Tinkercad to create 3D designs.

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Differentiation

For students who are struggling with the basics of Tinkercad, provide additional demonstrations and one-on-one guidance.

Provide additional resources such as tutorial videos or handouts to help students who need extra support.

Remediation

Extension/Enrichment

Encourage students to explore more advanced features of Tinkercad, such as creating 3D models from scratch or importing designs from other sources.

Have students work in pairs or small groups to create a 3D design related to a specific theme or topic, such as a monument or landmark from a particular country or culture.

Integrate 3D design with other subjects, such as math, science, or social studies, by having students create 3D models of geometric shapes, molecules, or historical artifacts.

For students who are more advanced, challenge them to create more complex designs or to explore advanced features within Tinkercad.

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