Embedded Files
Laser Engraver Option
Laser Engraver Option
Use Google Drawings to create an image of a cell, demonstrating your understanding of the different cell parts. The laser engraver will be used to cut and engrave your design on a piece of wood or acrylic.
Drawing the Outside of a Cell
Drawing the Outside of a Cell
How to open Google Drawings, resize your canvas, and draw the outside of your cell
Shape and Line Tools
Shape and Line Tools
How to copy, paste, and resize a shape, and use the shape and line tools to add parts of a cell
Rotating and Changing Sizes
Rotating and Changing Sizes
How to select objects, move, change size, rotate, and group
Text Box and Arrows
Text Box and Arrows
How to use a text box, change font, change font size, use the arrow tool, and rotate arrows
Cutting Out Arrows and Finishing Design
Cutting Out Arrows and Finishing Design
How to resize your cell, create cut out arrows for labeling, and ensuring your design is ready for the laser
3D Printing Option
3D Printing Option
Use Tinkercad to create a 3D model of a cell, demonstrating your understanding of the different cell parts. The 3D printers will be used to create your design using PLA filament.
Tinkercad Basics
Tinkercad Basics
Opening Tinkercad and Basic Commands
Opening Tinkercad and Basic Commands
How to log in to Tinkercad, open a file, rename a file, zoom in, zoom out, and rotate the view
Add and Edit Shapes
Add and Edit Shapes
How to drag and drop a new shape, resize, rotate, and lift the shape off the work plane
Building Your Cell
Building Your Cell
Scribble Tool and Creating an Organic Cell Wall
Scribble Tool and Creating an Organic Cell Wall
How to use the Scribble tool, duplicate your shape, and build your cell wall and base
Align Tool and Grouping Objects
Align Tool and Grouping Objects
How to use the Align tool to perfectly align your parts and use the Group tool to stick two pieces together
Creating a Circular Model and Cell Wall
Creating a Circular Model and Cell Wall
How to create a circular base and cell wall
Adding Parts of the Cell
Adding Parts of the Cell
How to use premade shapes and scribble tool to create parts of the cell
Advanced - Creating a 3D Cross Section of a Cell
Advanced - Creating a 3D Cross Section of a Cell
How to create a 3D cross section view of a cell, rather than a flat, extruded view
Advanced - Adding Cell Parts to a Vertical Plane
Advanced - Adding Cell Parts to a Vertical Plane
How to rotate the cell parts to place on a vertical plane in a cross section view of a cell
Finishing Your Project
Finishing Your Project
Exporting Your Tinkercad File
Exporting Your Tinkercad File
How to group your project, rename, and export as a .stl file
Submitting Your Project
Submitting Your Project
How to Submit Your Google Drawing
How to Submit Your Google Drawing
Use the form linked above to submit your drawing to Mr. Lamp
How to Submit Your Tinkercad File
How to Submit Your Tinkercad File
Use the form linked above to submit your .stl file to Mr. Lamp
Advanced - Printing on Your Own
Advanced - Printing on Your Own
Opening the Dremel Slicer Software
Opening the Dremel Slicer Software
How to download your .stl file, open the Dremel DigiLab slicer software, import your file, and resize to print
Adjusting the Slicer Settings
Adjusting the Slicer Settings
How to adjust the slicer settings for printing, prepare the file, and save the file to the flash drive
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