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Introduction to 3D Modeling Unit 1

In Unit 1 of 5 of this class, students will learn to create 3D models using a free CAD software by first getting comfortable and navigating through the software interface and get students to think about how 3D objects are represented in 2D.
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4 live meetings
4 in-class hours

Class Experience

This 3D modeling course will be taught using a free professional online software.
Each student at the end of this Unit will learn to use or navigate through the software.
In subsequent Units, students will learn to create their own models and 3D print them.
A 3D printer is not required for this class but will be beneficial if one is available.

The following will be covered:
#Learning How To Use the Software
**Navigating through the software
**Pan, zoom, rotate, including on a touchpad
**Moving around documents
**Scavenger hunt (Commenting and collaborating)

#Viewing Objects
**2D vs 3D
**3D objects viewed in 2D
**Planes intro
**View cube
**Spatial visualization

#Looking Deeper
**Practice navigating
**Communicating ideas


*****Note that in this course, students will only learn how to navigate through the software******
*****In Unit 2, students will learn to create a 3D model of a skateboard******

Learning Goals

Each student at the end of this Unit will learn to use or navigate through the software Onshape.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
This class uses onshape.com
A laptop or desktop with a mouse, and basic knowledge of computers.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.onshape.com/en/
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Michael Agyekum (Mr. A). I have a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Master of Science Degree in Secondary Math Education, and a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity. I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science. In addition, I have over 80 hours in cybersecurity professional development. I also have over four years of teaching experience, including teaching in a virtual environment. My experience ranges from middle school to high school students. I have taught mathematics, introduction to Java Programming, Robotics, CAD, and cybersecurity. 

Thank you and I hope to see you soon

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$100

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class

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