creating a virtual field trip Google SketchUp JKuzma (c) 2011

the objectives share a basic intro to SketchUp walk you through creating a simple virtual field trip export a virtual field trip as a video file JKuzma (c) 2011

what is Google SketchUp? Google SketchUp is a program which lets you sketch in 3D Create buildings, houses, mechanical designs “SketchUp is for Everyone” It’s FREE to download! JKuzma (c) 2011

what is Google SketchUp? SketchUp is unbelievably good. It's everything software *should* be, but isn't: intuitive, productive, stable, and fun. JKuzma (c) 2011

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JKuzma (c) 2010 the layout

the toolbar Similar to Microsoft Windows applications Can be detached by clicking and dragging View > Toolbars submenu JKuzma (c) 2011

the toolbar principle toolsdrawing tools google tools modification tools camera tools construction tools JKuzma (c) 2011

the select, eraser & paint tool Use the Select tool to specify the entities you will modify when using other tools or commands. Use the Eraser tool to delete entities. The Eraser tool can also be used to hide and soften edges. Use the Paint Bucket tool to assign materials and colors to entities in your model. JKuzma (c) 2011

the line tool JKuzma (c) 2011

the rectangle tool rectangle JKuzma (c) 2011

the circle tool circle Circles can be placed on existing faces or separate from existing geometry. Move the cursor out from the center point to define the radius of your circle. JKuzma (c) 2011

the arc tool arc Arc entities consist of three parts: the starting point, the ending point and the bulge distance. The distance between the starting point and the ending point is also known as the chord length. JKuzma (c) 2011

the push/pull tool Use the Push/Pull Tool to push and pull faces to add volume to or subtract volume from your models. You can use push/pull to create volume out of any face type, including circular, rectangular, and abstract faces. JKuzma (c) 2011

the rotate & move tool Use the Rotate tool to rotate, stretch, distort, or copy entities along a rounded path. Use the Move tool to move, stretch and copy geometry. This tool can also be used to rotate components and groups. rotate move JKuzma (c) 2011

the orbit & pan tool pan Use the Orbit Tool to rotate the camera about the model. The Orbit Tool is useful when viewing geometry from the outside. Use the Pan tool to move the camera (your view) vertically and horizontally. orbit JKuzma (c) 2011

the tape measure & protractor Measure an angle when you want to duplicate that angle elsewhere in your model or create plans, such as for a woodworking project. Use the Tape Measure Tool to measure distances, create construction lines or points, or scale a model. JKuzma (c) 2011

adding a location to SketchUp Adding a location allows you to ‘grab’ views from google earth and place it within your model JKuzma (c) 2011

Click Enter an address or intersection Click SEARCH JKuzma (c) 2011

Type a location into the search area. JKuzma (c) 2011

Use the ‘handles’ to select the region you would like and then click ‘grab.’ JKuzma (c) 2011

Here is the finished screen ‘grab.’ You can now design/build on top of your image. JKuzma (c) 2011

how to add 3D models JKuzma (c) 2011

how to add 3D models Search Google’s warehouse and download models into your project JKuzma (c) 2011

placing 3D models The Lincoln Memorial placed into your project Continue to add models as needed JKuzma (c) 2011

placing 3D models Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument added. I could also add the WWII Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial Wall, etc. Continue to add models: File > 3D Warehouse > Get Models JKuzma (c) 2011

how to create an animation Using the toolbar: View > Animation > Add Scene Using the orbital button, decide where you want the animation to begin, then add a scene. Move or zoom to your next location and add another scene. JKuzma (c) 2011

how to create an animation Using the toolbar: View > Animation > Add Scene When you are done adding all of your scenes, you can click on each scene to preview the animation JKuzma (c) 2011 You can also right click on each scene tab for more options.

the animation settings Using the toolbar: View > Animation > Settings For a fluid animation, enable scene transitions and set it at 2 seconds. Next, set the scene delay to 0. JKuzma (c) 2011

how to export as animation JKuzma (c) 2011

the exporting of animation By default, SketchUp exports animations as.AVI files. Windows Media Player can play these files. JKuzma (c) 2011

the social studies connections SketchUp can be used to:  take students on a virtual field trip at the beginning of a unit  build 3Dimensional models of buildings, towns and cities  design and compare different homes based on where in the world you live, analyze transportation routes and city planning  create geo-scavenger hunts using Google Earth/SketchUp  retrace historical routes  redesign/improve historical structures  build a map of your school or community JKuzma (c) 2011

the social studies connections Kindergarten Geography - Location 3. Make models and maps representing real places including the classroom. 1st grade Geography - Location 2. Construct simple maps and models using symbols to represent familiar places (e.g., classroom, school or neighborhood). 3. Identify and use symbols to locate places of significance on maps and globes. 2nd grade Government - Role of Government 3. Explain the importance of landmarks in the United States and the ideals that they represent including: a.The Washington Monument; b.The Jefferson Memorial; c.The Lincoln Memorial. Geography -Places and Regions 4. Describe and locate landforms (plateaus, islands, hills, mountains, valleys) and bodies of water (creeks, ponds, lakes, oceans) in photographs, maps and 3-D models. JKuzma (c) 2011

the social studies connections JKuzma (c) rd Grade Geography - Places and Regions 6. Identify and describe the landforms and climate, vegetation, population and economic characteristics of the local community. Human Environmental Interaction 7. Identify ways that physical characteristics of the environment (i.e., landforms, bodies of water, climate and vegetation) affect and have been modified by the local community. Government Role of Government 3. Identify the location of local government buildings and explain the functions of government that are carried out there. 4th and 5th Geography Movement and patterns of settlement Human Environmental Interaction

the mathematics connections SketchUp can be used to:  create digital manipulatives to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication and division  illustrate conic sections  have elementary students construct and fold together nets to create 3Dimensional polyhedra  show volumes of revolution to students studying pre-calculus  teach area and perimeter JKuzma (c) 2011

the science connections SketchUp can be used to:  set up experiments as 3D models for illustration models  have students and teachers build 3D molecules  have students create 3D models of machines to show how all the parts work together  Science projects can have another dimension added when designing experiments or other tasks as you are able to model them on the computer to get a better understanding of how they work and what they look like. JKuzma (c) 2011

the english connections SketchUp can be used to:  create storyboards  create original designs and then write about the component and function of each JKuzma (c) 2011

the art & misc. connections SketchUp can be used to:  create original abstract 3D works of art  create 3D maps of their school environment or hometown  work collaboratively....construct entire communities of buildings, trees, vehicles  design an art gallery with student work displayed inside  create a virtual field trip JKuzma (c) 2011

(for a copy of this presentation) Self-Paced Tutorials Video Tutorials multiple resources for sketchup JKuzma (c) 2011