Description
This document is a comprehensive curriculum for teaching Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using the cloud-based platform Onshape. It's designed for secondary and post-secondary students (ages 13-18+) and features 16 progressive lessons that introduce learners to industry-standard CAD workflows, collaborative design, and advanced modeling techniques.
The curriculum cross-references and is a complement to CADclass.org video content, workbooks, lesson plans, and project examples like the "Brick Ring" and "Saturn V Rocket".
This curriculum includes:
- Standards Alignment: The program aligns with multiple educational frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ISTE Standards for Students, and the UK National Curriculum for Design & Technology.
- Flexibility in Delivery: Educators can deliver the lessons using various methods, including a video-based option, live teaching, a blended approach, or a flipped classroom model.
- Real-World Application: It bridges the gap between theoretical STEM knowledge and practical application, preparing students for future careers in engineering, design, and manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes industry-standard workflows and collaborative design practices.
- Assessment Frameworks: It includes a framework for both formative and summative assessments, such as skill checkpoints and a comprehensive portfolio to demonstrate competency.
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Description
This document is a comprehensive curriculum for teaching Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using the cloud-based platform Onshape. It's designed for secondary and post-secondary students (ages 13-18+) and features 16 progressive lessons that introduce learners to industry-standard CAD workflows, collaborative design, and advanced modeling techniques.
The curriculum cross-references and is a complement to CADclass.org video content, workbooks, lesson plans, and project examples like the "Brick Ring" and "Saturn V Rocket".
This curriculum includes:
- Standards Alignment: The program aligns with multiple educational frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ISTE Standards for Students, and the UK National Curriculum for Design & Technology.
- Flexibility in Delivery: Educators can deliver the lessons using various methods, including a video-based option, live teaching, a blended approach, or a flipped classroom model.
- Real-World Application: It bridges the gap between theoretical STEM knowledge and practical application, preparing students for future careers in engineering, design, and manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes industry-standard workflows and collaborative design practices.
- Assessment Frameworks: It includes a framework for both formative and summative assessments, such as skill checkpoints and a comprehensive portfolio to demonstrate competency.




