TinkerCAD

Where is the program?

This is a free online program you can access online at www.tinkercad.com

Type the username and login on a slip of paper for each workstation

What is the best age group for this program?

This program is best for most campers and requires an introduction lesson.

1st Placing Primitives (Face)

Show Me… Back, Top of Head, Butt, Face

3rd Holes (Ghost Objects) & Grouping (House)

4th Scaling & Flying (House Roof)

How do I move around?

Orbit = Right Click & Drag or Left Click and Rotate View Cube

Pan = Middle Click & Drag or Hold Shift + Right Click & Drag

Zoom = Scroll Wheel or Plus / Minus Buttons

Home = House Button

What are some project Ideas?

Easy: Make a name keychain. Show campers to overlap letters & vary height at 4, 5, 6mm

Medium: Make a trophy to give to a friend. USE RESOURCE IMAGE

Medium: Make a city! Ask campers to help you build a city with different types of buildings

Keychain Project

Remember to make a FLAT AND WIDE base that can "grab" onto the build plate

Ask students to look up an image of a trophy to use as a reference image.