CAD and Design
Think before building.
CAD and design help children plan their ideas before making them. They learn shape, scale, measurement, structure, and how digital models can become real products.
Science in motion
Maker paths
Three age groups. One creative lab.
1Design
2Make
3Test
What it is
CAD means computer-aided design. It is used to create digital models of parts, products, and ideas.
Why it matters
Children learn spatial thinking, planning, accuracy, and how design choices affect the final result.
How we teach it
Kids begin with simple shapes and gradually move into useful models, project parts, and design-for-making activities.
What kids may design
Simple 2D and 3D shapes
Parts that can later be printed or assembled
Small design challenges based on real objects