We will be using TinkerCAD to make "scale models".
Scale model
From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A scale model is a copy of an object that is bigger or smaller than the real size of the object. Very often the scale model is smaller than the real object and used as a guide to making the object in full size. Scale models are made or collected for many reasons. You can also use it with math.
Today, we will all work through an example task - using the Pyramids at Giza.
Step 1 -
- Can you find out the size? You will need to know the Height and ideally width too.
Search results
Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
Step 2 - We will use the TinkerCAD squares to help us measure, (but we may need to reduce the size). For the Pyramid height information, I found, I can half the height to make it fit.
Quick maths check. To half the size I can divide by 2.
Height 146 / 2 = 73
Base length 230 / 2 = 115
(So each small square is equal to 2m)
Step 2 - We can then go to TinkerCAD and try to create a simple scale Model.
It should be exactly 73 squares tall.
To add in an entrance, Insert 2 cuboid shapes, (One solid, One smaller one Hollow) then Select all three shapes and Group them.
You can share your design through SeeSaw. Please go to your Technology class and find this activity.
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Can I research a famous landmark?
Can I create a 3D model of a landmark?
Success Criteria
Research
I can search using correct terms
I can find measurements
I can record my findings
I can apply measurments in my CAD design
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