Discovery of 3D Design Using Tinkercad (Grades 3-5)

Young learners answer the question “How does 3D Printing work?” Students will learn how to build and modify designs using concept and design software. Students will translate those designs into code, learning the fundamentals of “slicing”. Through a hands-on approach, students will create tangible products from our in-house 3D printers.

Course Description

Examples of Some Standards Addressed

NGSS

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Define a simple design problem that can be solved through the development of an object, tool, process, or system and includes several criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

Crosscutting Concepts

Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World: People’s needs and wants change over time, as do their demands for new and improved technologies

CCSS

Math

MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

CSTA

Algorithms and Programming

1B-AP-16 Take on varying roles, with teacher guidance, when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development.

21st Century Skills

21stCS_1 Critical thinking, problem-solving, reasoning, analysis, interpretation, synthesizing information.

21stCS_11 Scientific literacy and reasoning, the scientific method.

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Schedule

Program	Date	Time	Lesson
3D Printing: 3-5 Session 1	January 13, 2023	6:00PM- 8:00PM	Designing Tools/ Making a Signature
3D Printing: 3-5 Session 2	January 20, 2023	6:00PM- 8:00PM	Modeling
3D Printing: 3-5 Session 3	January 27, 2023	6:00PM- 8:00PM	Modifying and Design/ Make a Stamp
3D Printing: 3-5 Session 4	February 3, 2023	6:00PM- 8:00PM	Mirroring/ 3D Printer
3D Printing: 3-5 Session 5	February 10, 2023	6:00PM- 8:00PM	CAD Application/ Prepare for Print
3D Printing: 3-5 Session 6	February 17, 2023	6:00PM- 8:00PM	Test and Reflect

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