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Your challenge: Build a 3D Model of the solar system using Tinkercad!
Your challenge: Build a 3D Model of the solar system using Tinkercad!
Here are some key questions that will guide the creation of your model:
Here are some key questions that will guide the creation of your model:
- What is at the center of our solar system?
- How many planets are in our solar system?
- How large are these planets when compared to each other? What do they look like?
- How far apart are they? (NOTE: you will not be able to build the model 'to scale')
There are 3 phases in this process:
There are 3 phases in this process:
1) Generate - research and create a prototype model of the solar system
1) Generate - research and create a prototype model of the solar system
2) Evaluate - share and analyze with classmates; evaluate the strengths and stretches of your model
2) Evaluate - share and analyze with classmates; evaluate the strengths and stretches of your model
3) Modify - Improve your model based on what you learned in step 2 and create a finished product!
3) Modify - Improve your model based on what you learned in step 2 and create a finished product!
Click the title of each step below to reveal the instructions and organizers you will need to complete your challenge!
PHASE 1: Generate
PHASE 1: Generate
Your task: Generate a Prototype Model in Tinkercad!
Your task: Generate a Prototype Model in Tinkercad!
STEP 1:
STEP 1:
Start by doing some initial research and draw a labelled 2D diagram of the solar system - either on paper or using any drawing/creation tool you feel comfortable creating with! This will service as the basis for your 3D model
Start by doing some initial research and draw a labelled 2D diagram of the solar system - either on paper or using any drawing/creation tool you feel comfortable creating with! This will service as the basis for your 3D model
STEP 2:
STEP 2:
The first step in the process of creating your model in TinkerCad will be to complete co-taught video lessons #1 and #2 with your teacher.
The first step in the process of creating your model in TinkerCad will be to complete co-taught video lessons #1 and #2 with your teacher.
Once you have completed both tutorial lessons and are feeling ready to create, use the diagram you created yesterday to build your 3D model!
Once you have completed both tutorial lessons and are feeling ready to create, use the diagram you created yesterday to build your 3D model!
When you have finished creating your model, share it with your teacher!
When you have finished creating your model, share it with your teacher!
PHASE 2: Evaluate
PHASE 2: Evaluate
STEP 3: Share and analyze with classmates! Evaluate the strengths and stretches of your model.
STEP 3: Share and analyze with classmates! Evaluate the strengths and stretches of your model.
Part A: In partners or small groups (see your teacher), share and explain your model one at a time. Be sure to fully explain every part of your model, and share where you got your information from.
Part A: In partners or small groups (see your teacher), share and explain your model one at a time. Be sure to fully explain every part of your model, and share where you got your information from.
Part B: Answer any questions your group/partner may have about your design choices. Are the models you are looking at answering all the key questions above? Is there anything confusing, missing, or incorrect about your model? What could be added to make it more clear?
Part B: Answer any questions your group/partner may have about your design choices. Are the models you are looking at answering all the key questions above? Is there anything confusing, missing, or incorrect about your model? What could be added to make it more clear?
PHASE 3: Modify
PHASE 3: Modify
STEP 4
STEP 4
Part A: Based on your analysis in step 2, create a list of changes you want to make to your model. Explain the reasons for the changes.
Part A: Based on your analysis in step 2, create a list of changes you want to make to your model. Explain the reasons for the changes.
Part B: Carry out your plan! Modify your solar system model to ensure it is the best it can be!
Part B: Carry out your plan! Modify your solar system model to ensure it is the best it can be!
Part C: When you are finished, hand in the following items:
Part C: When you are finished, hand in the following items:
1) Your complete labelled diagram and organizer from Step 1
1) Your complete labelled diagram and organizer from Step 1
2) Your complete tinkercad project from Step 2 and 3
2) Your complete tinkercad project from Step 2 and 3
3) The completed chart from Part A above
3) The completed chart from Part A above
Final Step - Create an AR Voiceover Video!
Final Step - Create an AR Voiceover Video!
Using the AR tool, place your solar system model somewhere in the classroom that is easily viewable. Following the tutorial instructions, create a screen recording that shares your understanding of the model. Include the following information:
Using the AR tool, place your solar system model somewhere in the classroom that is easily viewable. Following the tutorial instructions, create a screen recording that shares your understanding of the model. Include the following information:
1) What is included in your model? Share important details and facts you learned during your inquiry.
1) What is included in your model? Share important details and facts you learned during your inquiry.
2) What about the model isn't exactly realistic? Share science facts and details that describe the ways in which the model doesn't capture the reality of our solar system in perfect detail.
2) What about the model isn't exactly realistic? Share science facts and details that describe the ways in which the model doesn't capture the reality of our solar system in perfect detail.
When you have finished, hand in your video creation and complete the usability feedback form below.
Usability Feedback Form - complete this after you finish!
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