This is a 6th grade project in which the students learn about a famous landmark, monument, or building made out of stone, and create a 3D model of it.
This was completed as part of a science unit on rocks and minerals.
This is a 6th grade project in which the students learn about a famous landmark, monument, or building made out of stone, and create a 3D model of it.
This was completed as part of a science unit on rocks and minerals.
Students will select a famous landmark that was built out of stone for their project. They can choose from the list below, or choose one of their own (with approval from the teacher.
Petra - “Lost City” in Jordan
Machu Picchu - Inca mountain top marvel
Taj Mahal - Famed mausoleum in India
Stonehenge - Stone ring in England
Angkor - Spectacular stone city in Cambodia
Borobudur - Buddhist Temple in Indonesia
Pont du Gard - Roman aqueduct in France
Colosseum - Ancient Roman amphitheater
Blue Mosque - Located in Istanbul
Tower of Pisa - Leaning Italian tourist attraction
El Tajin - Ancient city in Mexico
Parthenon - Famed temple in Athens
Abu Simbel - Stone temple in Egypt
Tiwanaku - Ancient city in Bolivia
Tikal - Mayan city
Students will complete a research report about their landmark that will include the following information
Introduction - Name and location of their landmark, where it's located, a picture, why they chose it.
Description of the landmark - what is known about when it was built, who built it, how it was built, what was it used for, what is its cultural significance.
Rock Facts - what rock type (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary), what kind of rock, what are the characteristics of that kind of rock, why do you think they chose it? Where did it come from?
Students will use Tinkercad to create a 3D model of their landmark. They don't need to make an exact copy of the landmark, they can model a part of it, or make a model "in the style of" their chosen landmark.
Download and print the models
Objective
Students will learn about a famous landmark built out of rock and create and print a 3D model of the landmark.
Audience
This was a 6th grade project.
Preparation
This project was completed as part of a science unit on rocks and minerals. Students will familiar with the 3 basic types of rocks, the rock cycle, etc. Students had some experience with Tinkercad.
Steps
Students will select a famous landmark that was built out of stone for their project. They can choose from the list below, or choose one of their own (with approval from the teacher.
Petra - “Lost City” in Jordan
Machu Picchu - Inca mountain top marvel
Taj Mahal - Famed mausoleum in India
Stonehenge - Stone ring in England
Angkor - Spectacular stone city in Cambodia
Borobudur - Buddhist Temple in Indonesia
Pont du Gard - Roman aqueduct in France
Colosseum - Ancient Roman amphitheater
Blue Mosque - Located in Istanbul
Tower of Pisa - Leaning Italian tourist attraction
El Tajin - Ancient city in Mexico
Parthenon - Famed temple in Athens
Abu Simbel - Stone temple in Egypt
Tiwanaku - Ancient city in Bolivia
Tikal - Mayan city
Students will complete a research report about their landmark that will include the following information
Introduction - Name and location of their landmark, where it's located, a picture, why they chose it.
Description of the landmark - what is known about when it was built, who built it, how it was built, what was it used for, what is its cultural significance.
Rock Facts - what rock type (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary), what kind of rock, what are the characteristics of that kind of rock, why do you think they chose it? Where did it come from?
Students will use Tinkercad to create a 3D model of their landmark. They don't need to make an exact copy of the landmark, they can model a part of it, or make a model "in the style of" their chosen landmark.
Download and print the models
Results
This project was successful. The models created by the students are included here.
The students needed 40 - 60 minutes to create their models. Teachers should make sure the students carefully check their models before printing them. Their models will often have gaps between parts or large overhangs that will mess up the prints if not fixed.
