Participants Name : Ranan Bakri , khulod Abu Madi & Kamel Hashem
Students learn about how snowflakes are formed and design their own unique snowflakes using 3D modeling software.
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to explain how weather conditions affect the formation of snowflakes. Students will design (and 3D print) their own snowflakes using their knowledge of snowflake molecular structure.
SUBJECTS
Science
GRADES 3 – 8
STEPS
1. Read & watch
Read
Watch
summarize what you read and watch in five main points
2. DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Watch this video on snowflakes to learn about how snowflakes are formed and how weather and other conditions affect their shape.
3. DESIGN PART 1
Drawing Activity:
Using paper and pencil, students will sketch a rough idea of what their snowflake will look like. Student must consider if their snowflake was formed in dry/wet conditions, hot/cold conditions, etc. as they plan the design.
4. DESIGN PART 2
Using 3D modeling software(Tinkercad), students will create a 3D model of their snowflake.
5. WRAP-UP
Presenting Activity:
Students have to access to a 3D printer, print their snowflakes. (2-3 mm is the ideal thickness.) A little fishing line helps make a magical display. If students can't print the snowflakes 3D,let them print the images on paper or post the 3D models online. Give students the opportunity to share their snowflakes with others. If you have class social media account, share the project with others. Everyone loves snowflakes.