Musical Dot

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Students will dive into 3D shapes and music creation by printing a shape and adding beads. This connects to International Dot Day and The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Students will choose a 3D shape, add beads mid-print, and create a musical instrument. CCSS: Lesson Overview Step 1: Introduction (15 minutes) Read The Dot by Peter Reynolds and learn about International Dot Day - http://www.thedotclub.org/dotday/ Lesson Plan and Activity Designing the Dot Step 2: Creating with Morphi Using Morphi, students will select a shape to design their own dot. Parameters can be set by the teacher. Show the ruler tool and have them choose inches for a 2-inch size. Demonstrate how the slider works when clicking on the shape. Step 3: Exporting the Design Students will export the design as an .stl file from Morphi, then share it with the teacher for final printing. Printing settings depend on the piece. Materials Needed: Clear filament is ideal to see the beads. Seed beads