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Genius Hour: Shape Shifters – 3D Design with Tinkercad Codeblocks
In this futuristic workshop, students use Tinkercad Codeblocks to create procedural 3D lifeforms—powered by loops, variables, and AI creativity. Geometry becomes biology as students “spawn” original shapes from the origin (0,0,0).
Middle and high-school students will:
-Learn parametric modeling using transformations and logic
-Build a procedural creature generator in Tinkercad Codeblocks
-Explore symmetry, iteration, morphing, and shape grammar
-Export 3D-print-ready models for real-world fabrication
-See how parametric design shapes engineering, architecture & product design
Why It’s Awesome: Students experience computational design the way professionals do—iterative, creative, and powered by math. And they LOVE watching their creatures evolve.
Who It’s For: Middle school teachers and students interested in / learning about STEM & makerspaces, digital art & design, computational thinking, 3D modeling & fabrication
Date: November 12, 2026
Time:
-Option A: 8:00am PST | 9:00am MST | 11:00am EST
-Option B: 10:00am PST | 11:00am MST | 1:00pm EST
-Option C: Schedule a 1:1 collaborative workshop at a time that works for your class!
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No Fee: To help MindFuel continue delivering high-quality STEM and emerging technology programs at no cost, we greatly appreciate your survey feedback.
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