1. KS 3: CAD: Computer Aided Design
The following simple exercises are suggested as a starting point to develop solid modelling skills and
familiarity with the software package at foundation level. The drawings were done using ProDesktop
200i in the NEELB Education and Library Board. 2

2. Key Stage 3 CAD Exercises
By RA Moffatt
2000

3. Draw the building Block using CAD
Render the Block using the Album Feature

4. Draw the Lego Block to the given drawing
Construct a base to your own dimensions
and build-up the blocks as shown.

5. Use the Drawing feature to make a Working Drawing of the Lego Block

6. Draw the chassis for the Lorry as shown.
Select the wheel from the library of components and Assembly the truck.

7. a) Draw Robby to the given dimensions on the next slide.
Design a cap for Robby
Robby the Robot

8. Robby the Robot

9. A Steam Engine

11. A Desk Scene Draw the Pencil, Rubber and rule
to make a presentation drawing
A Desk Scene

12. A BIC Medium Biro Pen

13. A Bird Feeder Design

16. Bottle Opener

17. To Design a Lego Block
Assemble the Chassis as shown

18. To Design a Desk Top Tidy
A Presentation Drawing

19. To Design a
Pocket Multi-Tool

20. An Egg Stand made from Acrylic Plastic

21. A Door Latch Bench Fitting Exercise

22. A Gate Catch

23. A Pull-a-Long Toy Design

24. A Propeller Vehicle Design

27. A Pencil Box