Locks in the classroom – 2018

For the sixth year now, our grade nine students have been doing 3D modeling using Blender. We ran late this year, but the final locks were finished a couple of weeks ago, and they’re finally ready for publishing. As this is my last year in the school, this will most likely be the last of this series of posts. So, with no further delay, here are the top models from each of the three grade nine classes (click on the pictures for Full HD renders).

First up is a lock on a cash-laden safe

Lock by Najib – CC BY-SA – Source

Simple and pleasant to look at

Lock by Joelle – CC BY – Source

This next one is nicely integrated into the background

Lock by FadySP – CC BY-SA – Source

Another safe, but why is my picture in it?

Lock by Univirus – CC BY-SA – Source

Excellent choices in his textures

Lock by Abi Haidar – CC BY – Source

I think this padlock is wearing camo

Lock by Buhler – CC BY-SA – Source

I like the color choices in this lock

Lock by Joanne – CC BY-SA – Source

The attention to detail in this is impressive!

Lock by S. Moon – CC BY – Source

The next question is… Why?

Lock by Diab – CC BY – Source

Excellent use of physics to make the chain hang over the edge of the table

Lock by Abi Hachem – CC0 – Source

And, finally, a video of a swinging lock that makes excellent use of Blender’s physics engine!

Scratch group projects – 2018

Scratch

Once again, it’s time for this year’s Scratch projects from my grade 10 students. Up next is python, but their final projects are available at https://scratch.lesbg.com. Feel free to play them and rate them. This is a first attempt for students, so do please be gentle on the ratings.

If you’re into nice mini-games, one of my favorites from this year is Arcade, which includes Duck Hunt on steroids!

If you want to check out previous years’ projects, they’re also available at the links at the top left. If you have any comments or suggestions for the site itself, please leave them below.