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Castles

In this 2-part lesson, students will design and 3D print their own castle model. During the lesson, they will experiment with demonstration models and make design decisions on how they intend to improve the design and aesthetics of the demonstration models. In the main part of the lesson, students will follow an instructional video to design a castle comprised of common 3D shapes. Using the skills learned in the tutorial, they go on to design their own unique castle model.
Subjects
Art and DesignComputingDesign and TechnologyMathematics
Years | Grades
8th Grade | 12-13 years9th Grade | 13-14 years10th Grade | 14-15 years11th Grade | 15-16 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 50 minutes Print time: ~ 2 hours 40 minutes per group Lesson 2: 50 minutes

Castles trailer
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Objectives

  • Know how to calculate the volume of common and composite 3D shapes
  • Use TinkerCAD® software to design a castle model optimized for 3D printing
  • Manufacture a castle model using a 3D printer
 

Tools and equipment

  • BE3D eDee 3D printer
  • Set of example models
  • Internet-enabled computer and TinkerCAD®
  • Paper pad and pencil
  • Printed lesson resources
 

Skill requirements

To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
  • Develop their own idea for the castle
  • Use TinkerCAD or similar CAD software at a beginner’s level
  • Enter correct 3D print settings in the DeeControl layering software
  • Use BE3D eDee 3D printer

Castles Walkthrough
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3D models overview

  • Total print time 9 hours
  • Total filament 19.5 m
  • Additional non-printable components
  • Printed all at once
Castle 1
  • 3 hours
  • 6.5 m
Castle 2
  • 3 hours
  • 6.5 m
Castle 3
  • 3 hours
  • 6.5 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.

Lesson resources

  • Lesson plan
  • Worksheet
  • Walkthrough
  • Presentation
  • 3D models
  • 3D print instructions
  • Curriculum Alignment: ISTE standard compliant
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