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3D Mapping

The 3D Mapping lesson challenges each student to research the geography and key points of interest of their chosen country. Students will use this information to create their individual 3D tactile tourist maps. The maps should contain markers for points of interest such as capital cities, national parks or forests, major cities, stadiums and national landmarks. If you wish to extend the scope of the lesson, you can ask students to vary the size of the city markers to reflect the population or to create new markers for other points of interest such as castles, or natural features, such as Uluru or the Grand Canyon.

Subjects: Design and TechnologyScienceArt and DesignComputingHumanitiesGeography
Years | Grades: 8th Grade | 12-13 years9th Grade | 13-14 years11th Grade | 15-16 years10th Grade | 14-15 years
Duration: Lesson 1: 90 minutes Print Time : 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (Dependent upon complexity and size of model)

Objectives

Conduct research to identify and locate the capital city and key points of interest of a chosen country
Construct a 3D model of the chosen country following the rules and limitations given
Create a 3D printed map of the model

Tools and equipment

be3D eDee printer and computer devices with CAD software
Access to a globe, atlas, world maps, country maps or other suitable geography resources

Skill requirements

To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:

Be comfortable navigating the internet in a safe manner to research national points of interest
Use TinkerCAD®, Fusion 360 or Similar CAD software at a beginner/intermediate level
Be comfortable using DeeControl software including adjusting print settings
Use the be3D eDee 3D printer

3D models overview

Total print time 3 hours
Total filament 6.8 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once

Czech Republic

90 minutes
3.3 m

United Kingdom

90 minutes
3.5 m

Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.

Lesson resources

Lesson plan
Example 3D tourist map
Worksheet
Walkthrough
Presentation
3D models and 2D country silhouettes
3D print instructions
Curriculum alignment

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