In class, we will be using the FREE Goolge SketchUp 3D software.  If you would like to try it at home, here is the link to download the software: http://www.sketchup.com/

HERE is a link to my page with a number of tutorials to help you learn SketchUp at your own pace.  

Directions:  

Below, you will find a list of the practice exercises you will complete before we begin our Final Project for this unit.  As you work in SketchUp, be sure to save your work to your network folder.  THIS worksheet (that you will share with me) will be a place for you to paste pictures of your competed practice exercises.  

Activity #1:  Google SketchUp Design Exercise  Packet #1.

    Click HERE to open the document.   

Activity #2:  Getting Started with SketchUp - Video Tutorial Part 1

    Click -> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B07swTj34lnXSXBsLWdNWjFYOWM&authuser=0Create a new SketchUp document and follow the video to review some of the basics of SketchUp.  Much of this video is a repetition of your 1st SketchUp activity.

    Click  HERE to open it as YouTube video posted on the SketchUp Tutorials Page.  

*******If any of the options above did not work, ... I have it saved in the Student Shared folder on our network********

    1) Go to  "Computer" and then open up the "msstudent shared" folder

    2) Open the folder, "Mr. Malio"

    3) Open the folder "STEM Google SketchUp VIdeos"

    4) Find the video you are looking for.... Getting Started with SketchUp- Part 1

Activity #3:  Getting Started with SketchUp - Video Tutorial Part 2

    Create a new SketchUp document and follow the video to practice new tools available in SketchUp.  This will be more difficult than the last tutorial...     Ask for help if you need it!