Getting Started With Tinkercad 3D Design (Beginners Age 8-12)

Completed by 390 learners

Ages 8-12

Live One-Time Class

In this one time session your learner will be introduced to TinkerCAD, a free 3D design software, and create their first 3D project. Best practices for 3D printing will also be reviewed.

Mary Eleanora Fimbel

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(180 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-6 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Homework

Students will be encouraged to continue to create on TinkerCad and to discover how TinkerCad can be used to design for Minecraft.

Assessment

The teacher will help students identify strengths and weakness in learner's projects if desired.

Class Experience

In this exciting course your learner will be oriented with TinkerCad 3D design software and learn the very basics of manipulating shapes to create something using the 3D design process.  

Please note: Learners will need a free INDIVIDUAL account prior to the start of class.  TinkerCAD's process for child accounts takes a few days to approve so please make their account at tinkercad.com before the day of class.  

Students will first watch the teacher demonstrate the use of TinkerCad.
Next students will have time to tinker and ask questions.
Next the teacher will assign a project and show a completed example.
Finally students will design their own details for the project to make it their own.    

TinkerCad is compatible with many 3D printers, and although actually printing the projects is outside the scope of this class, students are encouraged to find a 3D printer and actually print their projects. 

In order to participate in this class students will need to attend on a PC laptop or desk top.  A TinkerCad account will need to be created by the parent before the class starts and students will need to be logged in prior to the start of class. 

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. I am so excited to share my knowledge and experience with TinkerCad here on Outschool with your learners!  I really love teaching kids about technology and the Engineering design process.  This project is a great way to get kids interested in design and 3D printing.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to manipulate 3D shapes to create a simple house, tree, or other simple design in TinkerCad.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Please create an account at Tinkercad.com for your learner. Learners must have INDIVIDUAL accounts which require parent approval. There is no class code for this course. Students will creating using their own accounts.

Supply List

Students will need a parent created account on https://www.tinkercad.com/ and will need to be logged in before class starts.

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. 

Paper and pencils are often useful for sketching ideas.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

TinkerCad

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.