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3D DESIGN
Lesson Ideas and Activities
DESIGN YOUR CAR OF THE FUTURE
Encourage students to design a car of the future, and prototype it in 3D modelling.
CURIOUS CONTRAPTIONS
Students design and test a whacky machine to be able to complete a particular task
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Tinkercad:
Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use web app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding.
Blender:
Blender, free and open-source downloadable program. Whether you are an animator, modeler, VFX, game developer, 3D Printing, you name it. Blender's got you covered.
Leocad:
Leocad is virtual Lego building, design 3D models that can be built with real Lego bricks.
Open source manufacturing:
This article and associated links highlights the rise of open-source, collaborative, additive manufacturing.
3D Slash:
3D Slash is a 3D modeling ‘like a building game’. Import designs from the web, view objects in VR, and work online and offline.
Sculptress:
Sculptress is a free and open-source 3D design generator that favours organic and sculpted objects. Based on the idea of sculpting with clay, it’s very easy to start using.
Sketch-fab:
A collection of public domain cultural heritage 3D models, donated by museums across the world, 2933 models (and counting!). These are available to download, print or manipulate.
3D printed prosthetic limbs:
These inspired a revolution in medicine. Download and visualize prosthetics made by people across the globe.
3D printing honoring Māori history:
Largest 3D Printed Sculpture Installed in New Zealand to Honor Māori History
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