Creative Engineering Design: Tinkercad 3D Design & EV Concept Car Workshop
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Students follow a guided engineering skills workshop presentation using the free online Tinkercad web app to design a model 3D EV concept car design. Tinkercad offers students an introduction to learning basic computer-aided design (CAD) skills. Teachers can create and manage classes, activities, etc. in Tinkercad to enable students to explore CAD in both in-school and online learning environments.
Engineers use CAD for prototyping, education, collaboration, and quick design tasks. It serves as a valuable tool for introducing individuals to the world of 3D design and can be an asset in the early stages of the engineering design process.
Introduce and engage students in learning and applying basic computer-aided design (CAD) skills, which is part of an essential engineering skill set.
Support teachers to build their capacity in CAD by offering a ready-to-teach introduction to 3D design workshop that students can complete with minimal assistance.
Offer students a creative opportunity to focus on the “Imagine” step of the Engineering Design Process, as they build an understanding of 3D design via the Tinkercad web app.
After this activity, students should be able to:
- Use Tinkercad to introduce CAD concepts
- Design a 3D model EV concept car
- Apply the “Imagine” step of the Engineering Design Process