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Cartogram

A cartogram is a map. But it is a unique type of map because it combines statistical information with geographic location. In this lesson, students will design and print a 3D cartogram model using statistical data sourced from the Internet.

Subjects: Design and TechnologyScienceMathematicsComputingGeographyMasaryk University
Years | Grades: 9th Grade | 13-14 years10th Grade | 14-15 years11th Grade | 15-16 years
Duration: Lesson 1: 90 minutes Print Time: 5 hours

Objectives

Define the terms cartogram and cart diagram.
Search the Internet for current data on the selected/entered topic for the relevant territorial units.
Model administrative units (regions, states), where it uses the Z-coordinate (height) to show the chosen topic (e.g., unemployment, population density, urbanization rate, average wage, GDP….).
Discuss possible causes/consequences of the spatial distribution of the phenomenon (e.g., using SWOT analysis).

Tools and equipment

BE3D EDEE printer
Example 3D cartogram models
Access to a computer that can access the internet and TinkerCAD®
Paper pad and pencil
ShapePrinted lesson resources

Skill requirements

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

Use TinkerCAD, Fusion 360 or Similar CAD software at an intermediate level
Be comfortable using DeeControl software including adjusting print settings
Use the BE3D EDEE 3D printer

3D models overview

Total print time 8 hours
Total filament 20 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once

Cartogram base

4 hours
11.2 m

Districts

15-30 minutes
0.8 m

Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.

Lesson resources

Lesson plan
Example models
Worksheet
Walkthrough
Presentation
3D models
3D print instructions
Curriculum alignment

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