Under Siege!
Learn about Medieval Siege Engines and create your own 3D printed Catapult!
Overview
In this activity, students will learn about siege engines (i.e., devices that break through heavy castle doors, city walls) from medieval history and create a miniature 3D printed replica.
Duration: Up to (2) 40-minute sessions
Group or Individual: Group
Difficulty Level: Novice
Learning Goals
By the end of the course students will:
- Investigate historical siege engines throughout different historical events and how they developed
- Learn appropriate vocabulary related to launching objects through space
- Connect an old design to a modern, design thinking framework and activity
- Collaborate with others to create and follow instructions based on experiences testing trebuchets and catapults
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 group
Prerequisite Skills
- 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?
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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.