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The Sketchup Basics project takes students with no previous knowledge of Sketchup step-by-step through the basic commands and then challenges them to apply those skills in a project of their own. The project uses Sketchup (free CAD software download). Students work individually to create a scale model drawing of a house using Sketchup (CAD) and then create a new building of their choice using the skills they learned. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.
Note: Sketchup does not work on Chromebooks.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Step-by-Step tutorial for Sketchup (includes screen shots)
• Creative Building Design Expectations and Rubric
Note: The step-by-step guide included in this lesson covers the same skills as the tutorial in the Design a Gingerbread House in Sketchup lesson.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school’s learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.