Surface Area and Volume for a Rectangular Prism
This lesson develops a rectangular prism utizing an rectangular sketch. Students are asked to determine surface area and volume of the rectangular prism. Developed for a 7th grade math level. Contributed by Amiee Vondrasek. . Lesson Plan: rectangular_prism
... Continued5-Beam Sonar Head
This lesson develops a 5-Beam Sonar Head utilizing cylindrical geometry on multiple planes. Utilizing 35 degree angular cuts, students will develop the skills necessary to create features beyond the top, right, and front planes. The aluminum material property is also
... ContinuedTissue Box Cover
As a part of Engineering Week, students will have an introduction to SolidWorks. After a brief explanation of the SolidWorks environment and a teacher demonstration of some of the basic skills in working with SolidWorks, students will have the opportunity
... ContinuedFlower Pot
This lesson examines the ability for students to model a flower pot and saucer, solve mass properties calculations, design a box to ship 100 flower pot units and create a classroom presentation. Contributed by Susan Bell . Lesson Plan:
... ContinuedExtrusions and Extuded Cuts
This lesson examines the extrusion of a cube then removes the material from each side using different geometrical shapes. Applications in basic math, algebra and drafting. Contributed by Gary Mills. Lesson Plan: solidworksextrusion_hatc2.doc Sample Parts: Cube1.SLDPRT ; Cube2.SLDPRT
... ContinuedModeling an Atom
This lesson develops the spherical and circular geometry utilized to create an atom with a nucleus and electrons in orbit. Students will create a sphere with multiple configurations to represent different elements of the atom. This original ideal was provided
... ContinuedCreating a Worm Using a Sweep Path
This lesson provides experience in designing a worm that will ultimately mate with a worm gear. It will show students how to create a helical path, which they will in turn sweep a closed profile on a cylinder. Contributed by
... ContinuedBuilding a Birdhouse
This lesson takes a middle school student through designing a birdhouse with individaul parts, assemblies and drawings. Students measure from a single piece of wood and see how individual pieces form the final assembly. A team approach is utilized to
... ContinuedOptimization (For Calculus1)
The objectives of this lesson show applications on how to use calculus to determine the maximum/minimum of a function, to use SolidWorks to visualize the maximum/minimum of a function and to learn how to use equations in SolidWorks in order
... ContinuedEnergy Systems – Light Bulb
The Light Bulb design and build project takes students through both electical theory, application of design and social awareness. Through six-45minute lessons students will be able to describe the interrelationships amoung inputs, processes, outputs, feedback and control in specific systems,
... ContinuedUsing geometric relations to define Sketches to design solids.
Math teachers take your class to the CAD Lab!! This assignment deals with the real world application of geometric terms. It provides practical methods to a geometry math classes by using SolidWorks to design parts with geometric relations for creating
... ContinuedUsing Design Tables in Part Design
Students utilize SolidWorks to develop technological literacy by demonstrating how the Excel spreadsheet program can be applied to solve a real-world part design problem. Different values in the spreadsheet modify dimensions in the part. Contributed by Tom Annable. Lesson Plan:
... ContinuedColumn Chromatography
Lesson Plan: Column_chromatography Students utilize SolidWorks to prepare a model for their column. Students utilize internet research to prepare a brief flowchart for liquid chromatography. This schematic will include: detector cell; column; solvent reservoir; sample loop; and data
... ContinuedIdle Arm Pulley
Lesson Plan: idler_pulley_lesson The Idler Pully Lesson is a variation of a drafting assignment. The objectives of this lesson are visualization, interpretation of drawings, planning and sequencing. This lesson is designed to test the student’s ability to read
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