3D Print a Landscape Model

Model Overview & Print Notes

Summary This is a fictional landscape model (15cm x 15 cm) which should help pupils better to understand topographic maps. Exercises for using these models in geography or science lessons are available here* or in Kristjan Rea master's thesis “Applying virtual 3D-models and physical 3D-models created by a 3D-printer for learning about the topic “Landforms and Groups of Landforms” in basic schools”. Link for the master's thesis: https://goo.gl/3Aq2gR NB! It is recommended that pupils themselves participate in the process of making the landscape model. See on väljamõeldud maastikumudel (15cm x 15 cm), mis peaks aitama õpilastel paremini mõista topograafilisi kaarte. Ülesande, kuidas seda mudelit geograafia või loodusõpetuse tundides rakendada leiate Kristjan Rea magistritööst “Virtuaalsete 3D-mudelite ja 3D-printeriga loodud füüsiliste mudelite rakendamine „Pinnavormide ja pinnamoe“ teema õppimiseks põhikoolis”. Veebilink magistritööle: https://goo.gl/3Aq2gR NB! Võimalusel võiksid õpilased osaleda ka maastikumudeli valmistamisprotessis (modelleerimises jne). How I Designed This Step 1 <div><p>In Adobe Illustrator CS6 the top view of the landscape model (incl. contour lines) was made.</p><p>Adobe Illustrator CS6'ga joonistati maastikumudeli ülaltvaade (sh horisontaalid). </p></div> <p class="detail-title"><strong>Step 2</strong></p> <div><p>Illustrator file was modelled in Blender 2.76 and then converted into STL file.</p><p>Illustratoris loodud faili modelleeriti Blender 2.76's ning valmis mudel konverteeriti STL vormingusse.</p></div> <p class="detail-title"><strong>Step 3 </strong></p> <div><p>After printing the model paths (green), river (blue) and exercise points (black) were drawn by marker.</p><p>Pärast mudeli printimist joonistati sellele markeriga rajad (roheline), jõgi (sinine) ja ülesande punktid (mustad).</p></div> <p class="detail-title"><strong>NB!</strong></p> <div><p>For printing this kind of a model it is recommended to use printer that has heated bed. </p><p>Sellise mudeli printimiseks on soovitatav kasutada printerit, millel on soojendusega alus.</p></div> *How to use this model in classroom Exercise for this landscape model <div><p>Inspect landscape model and answer the following questions. Write the correct letter from landscape model on the dotted line or underline the right answer. </p><p>1) The highest point of the landscape model is located on the point ...<br>2) When moving from the point I to point E the altitude decreases/stays the same/increases.<br>3) From point G it is possible to see point I. Yes/No. Explain shortly!<br>4) Compare two slopes. Slope on the northeast side is steeper than/equally steep/less steeper than slope on the northwest side of the landscape model.<br>5) Point B is located higher/almost at the same height as/lower than point J.<br>6) River flows from west to south/south to west.<br>7) Point H is located at top of the hill/on the slope of the hill/in the valley.<br>8) The lowest point of the landscape model is located on the point ...<br>9) Point A is located lower than/almost at the same height as/higher than point H.<br>10) The steepest slope is located on the northeast/southeast/southwest side of the landscape model.<br>11) From point F it is possible to see point D. Yes/No. Explain shortly!<br>12) When moving from the point D to point C the altitude decreases/stays the same/increases.<br>13) Point M is located at top of the hill/on the slope of the hill/in the valley. </p></div>