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- Year 7
3D Modelling in Tinkercad
I can interact with and navigate the Tinkercad workspace to model basic designs.
- Year 7
3D Modelling in Tinkercad
I can interact with and navigate the Tinkercad workspace to model basic designs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer applications to model 3 dimensional designs.
- Tinkercad is a CAD application that can be accessed for free online.
- The workspace is what is seen and interacted with on screen using the mouse and keyboard.
- The workplane is the space used for designing on when using computer-aided design.
- There are usually three buttons on the mouse that can be used to interact with Tinkercad.
Keywords
Workspace - what is seen and interacted with on screen when using computer-aided design
Workplane - the space used for designing on when using computer-aided design
Pan - moving the view from left to right or up and down
Orbit - rotating the view in three dimensions
Common misconception
CAD applicatons like Tinkercad just allow you to recreate an idea or design as a digital version.
CAD applications like Tinkercad are great for creating ideas and designs in a digital 3D world. They can also help you test your design and even simulate how it could work.
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Equipment
Computers/laptops, mice, access to Tinkercad.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the types of paper from the list.
Q2.Paper is measured in gsm, what does gsm stand for?
Q3.Paper is available in ISO standard sizes. What is the ISO?
Q4.Foil-lined board is often used for packaging ...
Q5.The term refers to a single layer or sheet in a multi-layered material.
Q6.Put these stages of paper production in order.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.CAD stands for computer-aided .
Q2.On a computer mouse, what is the middle mouse button called?
Q3.Match the function with its correct definition.
allows you to move the shape off the workplane
black and white cubes that are used to resize the shape
allows you to freely rotate your shape
moving the view from left to right or up and down
rotating the view in three dimensions