3D scanning

3D scanning is a way to produce 3D images to preserve artifacts and visualize historical sites within the classroom. Cyark organization is a recommended site to find lesson plans that are ready to implement. This organization has images that can produce multidisciplinary lessons, such as math or science. An interesting site to explore is Mount Rushmore.  Putting the faces to scale with the actual size would be fascinating.  Some inexpensive 3D scanners can be purchased to assist students to create their own 3D image.  Photogrammetry apps are used on an iPad or smart phone to create 3D images. Some 3D scanners are free of cost through certain organizations or museums.

Creating your own 3D images is such a neat idea. Students can use their imagination and apply measurement or volume to these shapes, as well as learn about history and other subjects.  The teacher can plan a virtual field trip to a historical site that students otherwise wouldn’t be able to visualize. There are endless possibilities to applying 3D images to lessons, and many learning opportunities.

                                   

                                        Reference

Calabro, H. (2015). How to engage your student with no-cost technology. Retrieved from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/engage-students-with-no-cost-technology-heather-calabro