Tinkercad Space and Sci-Fi Design Club: Build 3D Spacetech Models

This weekly club teaches 3D design and engineering thinking using Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly web-based CAD tool. Students start with core Tinkercad tools and navigation, then progress through hands-on space- and sci-fi-themed projects that reinforce structure, symmetry, scaling, and real-world design constraints. Each session centers on guided building: simple name badges and basic shapes, then multi-part rockets, rover chassis and systems, dockable station modules, vehicle and drone concepts, alien base architecture, and environmental structures. Learners practice alignment, repetition, balance, and component assembly while developing problem-solving and iterative design skills. No prior 3D design experience is required. Projects are imagination-driven but anchored in engineering concepts. All work happens digitally in class; families may choose to 3D print designs outside of class. The club culminates in an independent final project phase followed by a showcase where learners present their designs and explain their design choices. This course suits ages 8-12 (Grades 4-7) who want hands-on practice with Tinkercad and a clear progression from basic tools to original, multi-part creations in a space or sci-fi theme.