Using Sketch UP

The students in Grade 8 have been learning how to use sketch up. Sketch up is a free software tool that can be used to create 3D models. The students are learning how to use sketch up as part of unit titled “Virtual environments can be used to model and help create a real life environment.”

As one of the lead up tasks to the summative task the students were asked to recreate our school playground using sketch up. They took measurements, photos and drew sketches of the playground and then made a 3D model of the playground.

This is a screen shot Jaywhan Lee’s drawing.

The students in Grade 8 are now researching and designing a new playground that would be suitable for upper elementary/lower middle school students.

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