3D Design It 3D Print It Level 1 | Build a Snowman (Ages 8-12)

Completed by 5 learners

Ages 8-12

Live One-Time Class

In this one time course Learners will build their own snowman or snowman scene using free TinkerCAD 3D design software

Mary Eleanora Fimbel

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(180 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-9 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Homework

Learners are encouraged to continue using TinkerCAD and creating designs.

Assessment

Teacher will give feedback to learners who are willing to share their designs to help them make sure their projects are right for printing. Teacher cannot guarantee the quality of the print, only make helpful suggestions on good practices for designing for printing. Please note every printer is different and troubleshooting printers in outside the scope of this course. I can share some helpful information with you if needed, just send me a message here on OS.

Class Experience

Please note:  This class builds on the skills learned in "Getting Started With TinkerCAD"* students should have attended that class or have had some experience creating in Tinkercad before taking this course. If you are unsure please message me and we can work out if your learner is ready for this course.   
 
In this one time class learners will build a Snowman or create a winter scene using TinkerCAD 3D design Software (students will need an account created at TinkerCAD.com).  The class will review basic shape manipulation, stacking shapes, and best practices for designing to 3D print.  Please keep in mind that although I will help students design with 3D printing in mind I cannot guarantee the design will print perfectly as each printer has it's own settings and specifications.  I can help with basic design trouble shooting and problem solving.  

Please note:  A 3D printer is not required for this class.  Many students enjoy designing just to design. 

*If you are new to TinkerCAD please enroll in Getting Started with TinkerCAD before taking this course:
https://outschool.com/classes/getting-started-with-tinkercad-3d-design-ukum8hAx?sectionUid=4bdb0cce-ce24-43ea-b1f1-30fd9645bbd4&usid=X8BT2JB9&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Learning Goals

Students will create a snowman or winter scene using TinkerCAD 3D design software.  Snowmen will be able to be saved as a .STL file which is compatible with most 3D printers in conjunction with a splicer program.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Students will be free to design their own projects and while a Snowman is recommended some students choose to make their own projects. If you would be upset by your student creating something different than the dedicated project please speak with your learner before class. Although this class is dedicated to building snowmen, from time to time one design sparks an idea for another, so it kids get inspired. As a teacher who values creativity I support students in their personal goals as long as it does not distract from the rest of the class I am happy to support these alternate designs. If your learner has a different project they know they would like to work on or need one on one help with please see my one on one tutoring class or message me for information.

Supply List

Please create an account at TinkerCAD.com  Sometimes the kid version of the account takes a while to verify.  This class does NOT use a class code function and every student will need a free account.  

TinkerCAD is COPPA Compliant resource see this article for more information: https://blog.tinkercad.com/2013/07/30/whats-up-with-education-accounts.  If a temporary account is needed while waiting for a parent-approved account for kids under 13 please message me for information.  These temporary accounts will be deleted without notice frequently to ensure student safety and to comply with Outschool standards.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

TinkerCAD account

Sources

Tinkercad.com TinkerCAD is COPPA Compliant resource see this article for more information: https://blog.tinkercad.com/2013/07/30/whats-up-with-education-accounts. If a temporary account is needed while waiting for a parent-approved account for kids under 13 please message me for information. These temporary accounts will be deleted without notice frequently to ensure student safety and to comply with Outschool standards.

Meet the teacher

Mary Eleanora Fimbel

Joined June, 2020

4.9

180reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

I have taught students in 3rd-5th grade the basics of TinkerCad for several years as part of an interdisciplinary project at my brick and mortar school.  I recently presented about this project at the Texas Computer Educators Association Convention in 2020.