AN INTRO TO CAD

BENEFITS OF CAD

• Connections to Computational thinking
• Connections to Metal, Woodworking, Animation & Art

CURRICULUM CONTENT

• Technical drawing, including sketching techniques and manual drafting
• Elements of plans and drawings
• Simple computer aided drafting

MATHEMATICAL CONNECTIONS

• Visualize and explore mathematical concepts
• Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial & symbolic forms
• Perimeter, Volume & Area

SETTING UP TINKERCAD

Moving in 3 Dimensions:
X, Y and Z Axes

Manipulating Solids
Scaling, Moving, Inputting Specific Dimensions.

Combining Objects
Negatives, Combining, Aligning

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

CHALLENGE: