Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad
by Derek Thomas
This lesson plan will introduce students to the basics of 3D modeling and design using Tinkercad.
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)
3D printer (optional)
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19cdhuET60IIEzcYcyfa7STs4z9X_yC55/edit?u…Subject Area
Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G)
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