Zoom! 3D Printed Derby Car Design

The Challenge

Design a car in Tinkercad with your group to be 3D printed using our 3D Printers.

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The Schedule

• Day 1: Intro Car Project: Define the Problem
• Day 2: Background Research & Specify Requirements
• Day 3: Brainstorm Solutions
• Days 4-6: Create the Design in Tinkercad
• Day 7: Test Solution
• Day 8: Discuss with your group: Does your design meet requirements?
• Day 9-10: Communicate Results (Google Slides + iMovie)
• Day 11: Race & Celebrate

Tips, Tricks, and Things to Remember

Warping on the Build Plate

Helper disks

BSD Standards:

Technology:

• A.MS.EA.ALT.01 - (EC) ALT 1 - Digital Citizenship: I can respect myself, others, and others' digital property.
• A.MS.EA.ALT.02 - (EC) ALT 2 - Academic Honesty: I can demonstrate the use of academic honesty as it relates to technology.
• A.MS.EA.ALT.03 - (CTPSCU) ALT 3 - Solve Problems: I can use creativity and critical thinking skills to solve problems using appropriate technology.
• A.MS.EA.ALT.04 - (CC) Alt 4 - Communicate & Collaborate: I can communicate and collaborate effectively in a variety of settings.
• A.MS.EA.ALT.05 - (RE) Alt 5 - Information Variety of Sources: I can locate, organize, analyze and cite information from a variety of sources and media.
• A.MS.EA.ALT.06 - (TO) ALT 6 - Operate Systems: I can effectively understand and operate systems and applications.

Behavior

• B.SEC.BLT.01 - Manages Responsibilities as a student.
• B.SEC.BLT.02 - Self Directs Learning.
• B.SEC.BLT.03 - Effectively Communicates and works effectively within a team or group.