The incorporation of 3D printing should be part of an overall integration of Science, Math and English learning outcomes into a unit which should encapsulate the learning required by the curriculum by fulfilling your LO specifications with a program of study in which the students can become immersed in the topic. It should provide a structure that provides the children with a concept of why they are studying the topic as well as illustrating the interconnectedness of their areas of learning. The volcano project provides an opportunity to integrate many aspects of the curriculum. Information about the volcano will initially come from the Smithsonian pop up that has been included in Google Earth. A KML file from the Smithsonian site is installed into google earth which then gives a visual representation of all volcanoes around the globe. When an student clicks on one of them, relevant data pops up with further links to more sources. The scientific facts are useful but there are many other aspects that can then be drawn in. Our first operation will let them create a 3D volcano as part of Science. The 3D print of the volcano will form the culmination of their study and investigation of a volcano of their choice as part of their English integration. They will also learn how to model the shape of a volcano using 3D CAD software (TinkerCad) as part of their math integration. You will get them to select a volcano, in small groups, and using a terrain map program, they will effectively screen capture an “image” of it which will be printed. We will attempt to get them to manipulate the image prior to printing to include a vent and magma chambers. Further to this we will use the 3D creation software to create a simple 3D volcano from cones, cylinders and spheres. This will be helping to fulfill the math LO’s.
English
Science
For the teachers' resources mentioned here please visit the Volcano padlet.com page, or see the files given below. |
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