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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

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 eDee 3D printer

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

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