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Turn It Upside Down: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Lesson PlanTurn It Upside Down: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Lesson Plan
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Turn It Upside Down: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design

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Students explore a computer-aided design program. Students chart out roller coaster design, computer graphics and architecture. Students focus on understanding the connections between mathematics, science, technology and innovation.

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design, stem, science
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9th - 12th
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Science
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3 days
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