History, making and 3D modelling

Detectives of the past

A programme across historical research, paper design, physical building and 3D modelling.

At a glance

Audience: Primary and secondary, adaptable by level
Activities: Research · blueprint · tinkering · 3D modelling
Main digital tool: Tinkercad
Organisation: Groups with distributed roles and skills

The programme

Students gather information and design on paper an object connected to the investigation. The design is then rebuilt in Tinkercad, working on position, size and the combination of shapes.

One part of the programme is devoted to the Santa Maria, with research on the parts of the ship, design work, measurements and the building of a physical model.

What it develops

Research and selection of information
Graphic representation
Design
Measurement and proportion
3D modelling
Communication between groups
Collaborative building
Historical reworking

Contact

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