Google Sketchup in the Classroom May 2013

 

What Is Google Sketchup?

SketchUp (also known as Trimble SketchUp) is a 3D modeling program for a broad range of applications such as architectural, civil, mechanical,  . . . (-Wikipedia)

Google SketchUp Steps

1.       ____ Locate or Download Google Sketchup (free version not Pro) at http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/download/gsu.html

2.       ____ Once downloaded >Choose a template (if asked) and click start using Google Sketchup

Things to do in Sketchup:

1.       ____See the quick reference card and locate and try the Sketchup tools: http://support.google.com/sketchup/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=116693  and/or use the self-paced tutorial: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=901231215767ef7a545172f70efed474 .

2.       ____ Locate 3D Models

a.       Click File

b.      Click 3D Warehouse

c.       Click Get Models

d.      Type keywords into the search bar (example: names of geometric shapes, animals, habitats, famous people/buildings/characters, or common names: doctor, house, etc.)

e.      Select the model and click download

f.        Use the SketchUp tools to position, size, and/or make other changes to the model.

g.       Select and download other models (as time allows)

3.       ____ Search the 3D Warehouse for the self-paced tutorials on how to draw your own 3D model ___ (example: a flower, a house, a car, etc.) in Google SketchUp.

4.      ____ Visit www.eastatking.blogspot.com for website links, additional tutorials and ideas about Sketchup.

 

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