Our goal with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids has always been to make design and engineering fun and accessible to kids of any age. This goal is shared by our partners who can help us elevate our apps further.
Education Partner
With BlocksCAD and SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids, educators can engage their students in all essential steps of the design process. This collaboration starts with two adapted lessons from the Apps For Kids library that will include a BlocksCAD extension aligned with Math and CS standards that you will be able to download here:
There are more lessons available within the Apps for Kids Classroom learning environment. Find out more on the Classroom and Educators pages.
Learn more about the our partnership announcement we made on the Apps for Kids blog.
What is BlocksCAD?
BlocksCAD builds math and computer science skills by using a specialized 3D CAD (computer-aided drafting) software. A block-based coding platform allows students to create and manipulate 3D objects while using geometry and computational thinking skills. BlocksCAD fully supports teachers by providing a comprehensive curriculum with detailed lessons that are standard-aligned.
Why BlocksCAD?
- Engage students in hands-on math and computer science skills.
- Cloud-based platform allows for easy application from in-person to virtual instruction and in-between.
- Great for students as young as 8 to high school and beyond.
- Allow students to learn at their own pace according to their level of skill. Able to be used on any device (Chromebooks, iPads, etc…)