Theodolite Model for Topography and Surveying Lessons
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Shaped like a real surveying theodolite so students see the tool up close
- Displays angle and sighting parts so you can teach triangulation ideas
- Made to order in the USA after you place your order
- Fits a classroom shelf or desk so teachers can bring lessons to life
- Gives math teachers a hands-on prop for law of cosines topics
Teachers who cover surveying and triangulation get a hands-on model with this theodolite. It gives you a physical way to show students how angle measurement works in the field, without leaving the classroom.
This piece is shaped after a real topographical surveying instrument, the kind used to measure angles and distances outdoors. It works well as a display piece on a desk or shelf, and as a talking point when you introduce the law of cosines or triangulation to your class.
Made to order in the USA after you place your order, this theodolite model is built for math and science teachers who want a visual tool for STEM lessons.
1.4k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by Mathteacher. We did not draw it.
Shared under GNU GPL. See the original design