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#  Kinetic Sculpture Design Project

Blending art and engineering, kinetic sculptures showcase motion through cleverly arranged parts and linkages. In this project, students follow a guided design while learning the basics of surface modeling for artistic features and using assemblies to build mechanical motion. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.

- **Grade:** 9-12
- **Length:** 8-10 hours
- **Difficulty:** Difficult
- **Software:** SOLIDWORKS xDesign (though SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD can also be used)
- **Learning Objectives:** Design, fabricate, and experiment with a kinetic sculpture. Learn foundational CAD skills, while being introduced to key concepts in motion planning. Explore how different mechanisms can produce a variety of movements.
- **Materials Needed:** Filament (approximately 117g)

- [ Download white paper](https://files.solidworks.com/education/curriculum/DesignProjects_KineticSculptures.zip)