Unit 16 - Year 1 Lessons

Overview

Students will repair a Tinkercad dog model, then design a simple printable coin with raised text.

Target skills:

• Creative Problem Solving
• Systems Thinking
• Visual Communication

Tools:

• Tinkercad

Outputs:

• Repaired 3D dog model
• Printable 3D coin design

Week 1 - Broken Dog Activity

Lesson 1 - Repair the Dog

Goal: rebuild a broken dog model by moving pieces back into place.

Teacher prep:

• Open the Tinkercad class activity
• Confirm students can access Copy and Tinker

Steps:

1. Log into Tinkercad with the class account flow.
2. Open the broken dog class activity.
   
3. Use Copy and Tinker to create a personal copy.
   
4. Move the broken parts back to their correct positions.
5. Check the model from multiple angles.

Check for understanding:

• Students can move and position objects correctly.
• The dog model looks complete again.

Extension:

• Adjust small details for a cleaner final model.

Lesson 2 - Continue or Make a Dog House

Goal: finish the repair or begin a simple dog house extension.

Teacher prep:

• Show a basic dog house shape if needed

Steps:

1. Reopen the unfinished dog model if needed.
2. Complete any missing repairs.
3. If finished, begin a simple dog house design.

Check for understanding:

• Students complete one full 3D task.
• Students can explain what shape(s) they used.

Extension:

• Add a bowl, sign, or ground base.

Week 2 - 3D Printed Coin

Lesson 1 - Design a Coin

Goal: create a simple coin design with a raised label or amount.

Teacher prep:

• Prepare example coin dimensions and text tools

Steps:

1. Open Tinkercad.
2. Create a circular coin shape using a cylinder.
3. Set the approximate size to 50 x 50 mm with height 4 mm.
4. Add a name or denomination using Curved Text or regular Text.
   
5. Review whether the text is readable and attached properly.

Check for understanding:

• Students create a coin base and raised detail.
• The design is ready for printing.

Extension:

• Add a border or simple symbol.

Lesson 2 - Paint Printed Coins

Goal: finish the unit by decorating printed coins if available.

Teacher prep:

• Prepare pens or acrylic paints if prints are ready

Steps:

1. Distribute printed coins if available.
2. Color or decorate the coin carefully.
3. If printing is not ready, continue improving the Tinkercad design.

Check for understanding:

• Students complete either the digital or printed version.
• Students can describe their coin design choices.

Extension:

• Create a second coin with a different theme.