Tinkercad

Background

When our school got a 3D printer in 2016, I was eager to introduce it into my classroom.This was also at the same time I had a group of students that needed hands-on learning in order to be engaged in the classroom.   I started with connecting their learning through our Habits: Perseverance and Collaboration during Crew and then integrating into other subject areas. Students created name tags, math games, pieces to help with our aquaponics system, Christmas ornaments, and unique animals for our Animal Adaptation Expedition.  Each project required students to add new features to their designs.  As the year progressed, some students became naturally talented with Tinkercad and were able to guide others who were struggling. Because of the success these students had, Tinkercad and 3D printing have become an integral and exciting tool in my 4th grade classroom ever since.

Target Grade(s)

4th grade

Standards

Perseverance:

• I can make improvements from feedback.

• I can produce high quality work.

Collaboration:

• I can collaborate with partners to improve my design.

4.MD.1  Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit. 

• I can measure to the nearest millimeter.

• I can convert from centimeters to millimeters.

3-5-ETS1-1.Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

CTE Skills

Design with detail

Create a functional product

Reflect on the process

Present a product/process