This activity is inspired by the SketchUp for Schools Curriculum lesson of the same name.
"A complete guide to 3D printing in SketchUp for Schools."
This activity is inspired by the SketchUp for Schools Curriculum lesson of the same name.
A complete guide to 3D printing in SketchUp for Schools.
Watch the video below and respond to the related items.
Consider exploring this supplementary slide deck as well: SketchUp for Schools 3D Printing Guide
Place the 5 easy steps from the video in chronological order.
Create a model
Resize & export
Export & slice
Make sure that your model is watertight
Even though most of our models will not need to be submerged in water, the term watertight is used to describe one important characteristic of 3D models that are suited for printing. What does it mean for your SketchUp model to be watertight?
What file type will you use when exporting models from SketchUp for 3D printing?
The Toolbar: Match each icon from the toolbar with the tool that it represents. You may need to zoom out to see all of the items. You can also place each item from the left column by selecting it (click it) then selecting (clicking on) the match for it in the right column.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
| arrow_right_alt | Select | |
| arrow_right_alt | Erase | |
| arrow_right_alt | Paint Bucket | |
| arrow_right_alt | Move Objects | |
| arrow_right_alt | Draw Shapes | |
| arrow_right_alt | Measure Tools | |
| arrow_right_alt | Camera Controls | |
| arrow_right_alt | Draw Lines |
Camera Controls: Identify the icon that represents the Orbit tool in the image below.

Camera Controls: Identify the icon that represents the Zoom tool in the image below.

Camera Controls: Identify the icon that represents the Pan tool in the image below.

True or False: You will need to click Save near the top left to save your project. It is recommended that you save often so you don't lose the progress you've made.

🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, tools, and vocabulary were introduced?