Create rotationally symmetric objects in SketchUp

Essential Question:
How can a 2D outline help us create a 3D surface?

Presentation

Chess Pawn Rotational Symmetry

Concepts

1. Rotational Symmetry
2. Follow Me tool

Other Resources

• Spheres
• More Follow Me

Activities

1. 
2. Create a chess pawn
   Pawn Outline
   
   1. Import a profile image of the object you want to model. (Object must have rotational symmetry).
   2. Trace half of the object over the picture. When outline is complete, remove/delete picture
   3. Draw a circle centered at and below the edge of the outline
   4. Select the circle
   5. Click on the followMe tool
   6. Select the face of the sketch