Applications of 3D Studio Max 5.0 in Geometry A Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Project Presented by Kimberly L. Davis, Steer Teacher Presented by Kimberly L. Davis, Steer Teacher Dr. Jane Dong, Faculty Advisor Dr. Jane Dong, Faculty Advisor Luke Chen, Student Assistant Luke Chen, Student Assistant Yeva Lomandyan, Student Assistant Yeva Lomandyan, Student Assistant

Personal Background Early exposure to math and technologyEarly exposure to math and technology Careers had math applicationsCareers had math applications High School math instructorHigh School math instructor Short-term goal: Teaching CredentialShort-term goal: Teaching Credential Long-term goal: CounselorLong-term goal: Counselor

Multi-Media & Animation Technologies Incorporated in Engineering Systems (MATIES) Lab Animation and 3D Visualization of Space TelescopeAnimation and 3D Visualization of Space Telescope –Modeling of large structures –3D Animation of Telescope –Design of User- Friendly Graphic Interface

Skills Acquired MS ExcelMS Excel MS PowerPointMS PowerPoint Technical WritingTechnical Writing

Technologies Learned 3D Studio Max 5.03D Studio Max 5.0 –Generates a 3D Model –Utilizes Animation Visual C++Visual C++ –Construction of Graphic User Interface (GUI) Design OpenGLOpenGL –Animation of 2D and 3D Figures

Initial Projects Replication of a Water Bottle (Example #1)Replication of a Water Bottle (Example #1) Creation of a 3D Room (Example #2)Creation of a 3D Room (Example #2)

Replication of a Water Bottle

Water Bottle: Final Product

Creation of a 3D Room

Creation of a 3D Room: Final Product

3D Animation in Geometry Curriculum Abstract To implement 3D animation in the geometry curriculum in order to facilitate students’ identification and comprehension of fundamental geometric concepts. To implement 3D animation in the geometry curriculum in order to facilitate students’ identification and comprehension of fundamental geometric concepts.

Concepts Examined 3D Shapes (Identification)3D Shapes (Identification) Surface AreaSurface Area EdgesEdges FacesFaces VolumeVolume

Proposed Future Projects Exploration of Spatial RelationshipsExploration of Spatial Relationships “Project: Dream House” (expanded)“Project: Dream House” (expanded) –To aid in students’ visualization of a 3D structure and transfer that knowledge into a 2D floorplan. –To assist students in constructing a 3d model based on their 2D design.

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