3D Design & Printing

Spatial Intelligence Spatial intelligence is the ability to comprehend three-dimensional images and shapes. This is a primary function of the right side of the brain and is used when solving puzzles, figuring out maps and taking part in any type of construction or engineering project.

• Spatial intelligence is also referred to as “visual thinking”. A good example of visual thinking is when someone is hiking and has a compass and map. Though there is no physical path laid out the hiker will use the tools to visualize a mental path using the maps and compass to derive the best route through woods.

• Training and improving your spatial intelligence can help improve many areas of your brain including memory, cognitive ability and thinking. People who can visualize solutions or patterns to solving a problem have a distinct edge over people who have to have everything laid out before they can try to find a solution.

Orthographic/Isometric Review Orthography- flat (2-D) view of multiple sides of an object Isometry- 3-D views showing multiple sides of an object

Views- x-axis (front/width), y-axis (height), z-axis (depth)

Spatial Intelligence Practice: Worksheet

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          • Practice 3

CAD Computer Aided Design- taking what we already know how to do and making it 'real' CAD in Action

What NASA is doing with CAD technology

Tinkercad (3D) intro - demo and practice