Let it Snow!
Learn about the water cycle and create your own 3D printed snowflake!
Overview
In this activity, students will learn about the water cycle and how snowflakes are generated. They will read about how different factors in the natural world result in snowflakes being unique.
Duration: Up to (4) 40-minute sessions
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Group or Individual: Pairs
Learning Goals
By the end of the course students will:
- Investigate the water cycle, including the production of snow flakes or crystals
- Translate an abstract design into a printed object that is unique and aesthetically pleasing
- Apply geometric principles to dimension and measure irregular shapes or difficult lines
- Consider how precipitation is influenced by different environmental factors
Materials
- blank paper
- pens/pencils
- 3D Printer filament for printing (and scheduled time on the printer)
- 3D printer such as the Cubicon Single+
- slicing software such as Cubicreator or Simplify3D
- licensed CAD software such as Fusion 360, Inventor, TinkerCAD or SolidWorks
- computer and mouse for each student
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with TinkerCAD or other 3D printing software
Your Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.