Before you start – Communication and collaboration

Please read first Preparation is important if you are going to teach this unit with your class. It is important to check that your students are set up with and have access to their NTLP or school managed Google accounts. The following guidance explains some of the essential set-up jobs you should do before the…

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Communication and Collaboration

About this unit: Introduce students to email and online collaborative tools. Learn how to safely and appropriately make use of these essential digital tools to communicate and complete a variety of collaborative.  National Curriculum Links – Computing KS2 The content of this plan cover the following National Curriculum strands:  select, use and combine a variety of…

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Topic linked design

3D Design – Lessons 5 and 6 Objectives Design buildings that fit a particular architectural theme or period in history Use more advanced building techniques such as referencing, follow me, components and grouping Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Sketchup Fundamentals learning centre – tutorial videos – Log in to access the free learning content.  Topic linked…

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Building Houses

3D Design – Lessons 3 and 4 Objectives Create a detailed 3D building model Create and use components in a Sketchup model Apply realistic colour and materials to a 3D model Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Sketchup Fundamentals learning centre – tutorial videos – Log in to access the free learning content.  3D Design Lesson 1…

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Building Furniture

3D Design – Lesson 2 Objectives Create detailed 3D models of furniture Use the referencing tools in Sketchup to help keep elements in proportion Use a range of simple drawing tools in Sketchup  Apply colour and materials to a 3D model Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Sketchup Fundamentals learning centre – tutorial videos – Log in…

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3D Design

About this unit Introduce 3D modelling and design and take a look at how these skills are used in the real world in a huge variety of different careers. Learn the basics of 3D modelling software Sketchup, and then put your design skills to the test with a variety of projects, including designing furniture and…

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Getting Started With Sketchup

3D Design – Lesson 1 Objectives Navigate a 3D environment successfully  Create simple 3D models Become familiar with some of the simple drawing tools in Sketchup Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Sketchup Fundamentals learning centre – tutorial videos – Log in to access the free learning content.  3D Design Lesson 1 – Getting Started With Sketchup Lesson…

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