Technology Classes

 

"Exploring Computer Science" (ECS)
Course Content

Unit 6: Engineering & 3D Printing (CAD)

Students will design and draft the specs for a radio controlled car (RC). They will create a Computer Aided Design (CAD) of their drawing and then send it to a 3d printer to become reality. Finally, the students will race each other on a 'series' of tracks they create around campus.

  • Class Code For Spring, 2024: BDS-TK9-1MG
  • Student Nickname Passwords: Front Board & You Will Be Handed A Slip.

 
Topic
 Purpose
Lesson
1. Log In To Tinkercad Students will be provided with a class account to access Tinkercad. Click here.
2. Tinkercad Training

Students will begin to learn how to use Tinkercad by completing a series of tutorials

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3.Peg, Cube, Sphere & Hole.

Developing  Your New Skills – “Peg, Cube & Sphere” (40 pts.)
Students get to apply their newly learned CAD skills by successfully creating a Peg, Cube and Sphere.

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4. 'Fastest' Race Car Students will learn how to draft, CAD and finally build a basic race car using a 3D printer. Click here.
5. R.C. Car Students will design and engineering an R.C. Car: Draft / C.A.D. / 3d Print. Click here.


Questions? jharrington@sthelenaunified.org