3D Design Workshop - Y3-Y6

Hyett Education

Using TinkerCad, a powerful and user-friendly design software, our workshop allows pupils to design and create their very own 3D design. The final outcome can be tailored to your school topics, projects, themes and curriculum - making this session entirely unique to your school!

During the booking process, teachers can chat with our team to discuss how this workshop can be linked to the learning taking place at your school - this could be anything from designing a replica historical artefact to designing a famous landmark - the possibilities really are endless!

Many pupils have never used 3D design software before, and for those who struggle with traditional art forms, we are offering an alternative outlet for their creativity. The beauty of 3D design is that if a mistake is made, they can easily undo it, giving them the freedom to experiment without the fear of going wrong.

Workshop Aims:

- Focus on the Primary Computing Curriculum

- To bring 3D design concepts to life

- To enhance creativity and problem solving through computers

- For students to gain valuable experience in digital tools that they can apply in future projects, both in school and beyond

Curriculum Objectives:

Computing

(Key Stage 1) understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions

(Key Stage 1) create and debug simple programs

(Key Stage 1) use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs

(Key Stage 2) design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts

(Key Stage 2) use sequence ... in programs

(Key Stage 2) use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs

Design Technology

(Key Stage 1) design purposeful, functional ... products for themselves and other users based on design criteria

(Key Stage 1) explore and use mechanisms [for example, levers, sliders, wheels and axles] in their products

(Key Stage 2) understand and use mechanical systems in their products [for example, gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages

Science

(Key Stage 1) Use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

(Key Stage 1) Observing closely, using simple equipment

(Key Stage 2) Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them

school trip at 3D Design Workshop - Y3-Y6

school groups 3D Design Workshop - Y3-Y6

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Where we travel to

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What activities are available during this school workshop?

Before diving into your chosen final project, we will guide students through a series of tasks to help them get comfortable with the 3D design software and its features.

These tasks include:

Navigation
Scaling Objects
Manipulating Shapes
Joining Objects

This workshop has been specifically developed to streamline the teaching process, ensuring that even students who are new to 3D Design Software can complete the final project with confidence.

To ensure every student creates a tangible outcome, the workshop also includes working with 3D Printing Pens (3Doodlers) - this is a hugely popular aspect of the workshop which really allows creative juices to flow!
The workshop will include a 3D printer demonstration. (Unfortunately, we won't be able to print the pupils' models, but we will print some prizes to be given out during the session, allowing the pupils to see the printer in action). The demonstration will showcase what this technology is capable of, helping pupils imagine what they could create and print in the future.

NB During the setup of the workshop, we will show teachers how to set up a free class account on Tinkercad. The class account creates individual login for pupils so they can continue to use and develop their 3D Design skills outside of school. Teachers can use this in the classroom too, enriching art and history lessons. For example, in history, students can recreate artefacts or landmarks to deepen their understanding of the past, while in art, they can create mock-up designs for future projects.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Design Technology

3D Printing

If you would like us to focus the sessions on teaching a particular mechanism to link with your DT objectives please let us know in advance and we'll ensure we prepare with the most appropriate building instructions to meet your DT objectives.

Computing

Information and Communications Technology Animation

Our lead consultant, Antony S Hyett, is a qualified teacher and Computing specialist that has worked at a local authority as an Education Technology Consultant with a track record of delivering ICT Mark status.

What size groups do we cater for?

3D Design Workshop Format

Taster Experience:
3 x 1.5 hr sessions/day
Up to 120 KS2 children working in pairs per day

Standard Experience:
120 - 135 mins, 2 sessions per day
Up to 80 KS2 children working in pairs per day

In-Depth Experience:
4 hours, 1 session per day
Up to 40 KS2 children working in pairs per day (20 children individually)

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes. Please tell us if you have any children with particular needs and we'll ensure they are catered for.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

All our workshops are run by experienced instructors, and we can tailor sessions to include all children, including those with SEN, so that the children can access all activities. When you make any additional needs of your group known, our team can explain how they can encourage, support, and motivate each and every child.

Anything else?

We absolutely guarantee you will be thrilled with the workshops we deliver at your school. But don't just take our word for it, here's a quote from a recent workshop event we delivered at a school:

"Adam was amazing! He runs a tight ship, the activity went down so well with our pupils, he was able to differentiate the task for all of the abilities we have so that all pupils accessed and enjoyed the activity."

Who are Hyett Education?

We work with primary and secondary schools delivering cross-curricular STEM and computing workshops throughout the UK. We absolutely love what we do!

Our Hyett Education workshops are delivered by experienced, qualified professionals who have a strong understanding of all things STEM.

We're constantly striving to develop and deliver workshops for schools that engage students at every level, and we enjoy presenting them with unique and exciting enrichment opportunities every time we visit.

We take a cross-curricular approach to our sessions and will happily adapt our workshops to suit your class topics and themes. These sessions have particularly strong links to the computing curriculum, design and technology curriculum and science curriculum.

We are also very proud to represent the Royal Air Force and Defence Nuclear Enterprise as STEM Education Partners, delivering bespoke themed workshops to children on their behalf.

Our number one objective for every workshop is to ensure that each child has had a positive STEM experience by giving them exciting opportunities to learn and explore, and by making the activities fun!

Our Reviews from Schools..

★★★★★
We absolutely guarantee you will be thrilled with the workshops we deliver at your school. But don't just take our word for it, here's a quote from a recent STEMbotics and STEMgineers event we delivered at a school in Lincolnshire : "I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to you and your team, from everyone at Walton who was involved in your fantastic STEM day. I can confidently say the feedback has been nothing but positive, especially from the students. Having seen many of these events over time, this is the first where I have seen 100% engagement and enthusiasm from all involved â€“ they had a great time! Jo, our Head of Science, who is quite hard to impress, stated it was the best STEM event she had ever been involved with. Thanks for giving up your time and we look forward to welcoming you back to Walton in the near future.

Walton Academy