SketchUp For Schools
CTE Competencies Connection
When students create 3D drawings in SketchUp for Schools, the listed competencies relate to their activities as follows:
Creativity and Innovation: Designing 3D models requires creative solutions and innovative thinking to bring ideas to life.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students must address design challenges, ensuring that their models are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Initiative and Self-Direction: Working independently on projects allows students to take ownership of their learning and progress.
Interpersonal Skills: Collaboration on shared designs or feedback sessions enhances communication and teamwork.
Professional Competencies: Managing time, resources, and adapting to new tools and techniques are crucial in professional 3D modeling tasks.
These competencies help students build a strong foundation in both technical and soft skills, essential for future careers in design, engineering, and architecture.
SOL Connection
When teaching 3D drawing using SketchUp for Schools, the following Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) could be relevant:
Visual Communication and Production (VA.4-VA.8): Students use drawing, composition, and digital media to communicate ideas and create 3D forms, understanding the principles of design and spatial relationships.
Art History and Cultural Context (VA.7-VA.8): Understanding the historical and cultural contexts of architectural and design elements in their 3D projects.
Judgment and Criticism (VA.4-VA.8): Analyzing and critiquing their own work and the work of others, applying criteria related to design and craftsmanship.
Technology Education Standards: Understanding and applying the engineering design process, which includes defining a problem, generating ideas, selecting solutions, and constructing prototypes (Standards T.1–T.10).
Computer/Technology Standards: Utilizing computer systems and software applications effectively, including tools like SketchUp, to create and manipulate digital models (Standards C/T 6-8.1, C/T 6-8.2).
Geometry (G.3, G.4, G.10): Understanding and applying concepts of points, lines, planes, angles, and geometric relationships is essential for creating accurate 3D models.
Measurement and Geometry (7.6, 8.6): Applying knowledge of area, volume, and surface area to calculate dimensions and design models in a 3D space.
Algebra and Functions (AII.7): Using algebraic formulas and functions to describe relationships between different elements of the model.
These standards help students apply mathematical concepts to real-world design challenges, they focus on developing technological literacy and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities, and they encourage creativity, technical skill, and critical thinking in the context of digital 3D modeling.