MTV Cribs - Science Quest Edition (Tech Camp)

Author: Katie

Date: June 19th 2014

Overview

Topic Area(s) Grade Cost Time Complexity Objective Level

3D modelling 4-5 $0 1.5 - 2 Prep: 1/3 Design a cool house Landscaping hours Execution: 3/5

Hook

Make your dream house!

Necessary Background Information

Google Sketchup is a free 3D modeling program for a broad range of applications such fields as architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film making, and video game design. It has a large online database of premade models called the 3D Warehouse.

Materials

Computer with Google Sketchup software (one per child) USB stick (one per child)

Safety Considerations

Safe search should be on for all campers during Google searches.

Procedure/Script

1. Explain the task for the day: designing your dream house. It can have a pool, a big garage, whatever floats your boat. 2. Have all children open up Sketchup. Demonstrate the basic features that they will need for the project by creating a simple object. 3. Have a quick group discussion about what features typical houses have. 4. Campers can use their imagination or the 3D warehouse to create buildings and then place them together into a room. Instructors should be circulating and offering assistance as needed. 5. Leave time near the end of the session for campers who wish to show off their projects to do so.

Accessibility

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1. Visual: Have a PDF walkthrough with pictures of different SketchUp tools and what they do.

2. Auditory: Explain the project verbally.

3. Kinesthetic: Campers learn what tools do by a trial and error method, mixed with Instructor aid and input.

Fill in the following chart with modifications to make the project easier or more constrained.

Modify Extend Space Campers work together in groups, Each computer works individually on sharing a computer their own computer. Time Instructor outlines basic steps of Time limit creating a house so as to shorten the project. People Instructor providing constant aid to Instructor asks students to attempt to students. solve their own problems and struggle for a few minutes before coming for help. Materials N/A N/A Instructions Very detailed explanations of tools. Brief overview of tools.

References

SketchUp Cheat Sheet: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/google-sketchup-8-for-dummies- cheat-sheet.html SketchUp Quick Reference Card: http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/116693