Comparing Google Drawing vs. Microsoft Paint 3D (minions)


Comparing two different softwares while using a Venn Diagram Overview

Students will be drawing a minion in Google Drawing and again in Microsoft Paint 3D. Once the two images have been drawn the students are asked to create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two programs. 

I found a tutorial on youtube to help design a minion in Microsoft 3D Paint. Here are the links: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS_RP9RhS3U&t=75s This video will talk you through the steps on how to create a 3D minion. (Step by step video with narration.) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_77c8cLeSQs This one has no one talking, just simply shows you the steps on how to draw a 3D minion. (Step by step video, without words.)
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As for drawing a minion in Google Drawing. You can simply use a Flowchart: Use a Delay as the body and rotate the object to get started. Google Drawing Shape options are very useful to create a Minion. I often will encourage a student to find a Minion on the Internet and simply paste the image onto their project to use it as a visual to help them create their piece of art. 

I have attached examples of the Minions that have been created in the past using both software programs. 

Download: Microsoft_Paint_3D_examples_1.pdf


Download: Google_Drawing_Examples_of_past_Minions.pdf

Once the students have completed drawing both of their Minions they would then create a Venn Diagram. The Venn diagram will be used as an assessment. The assessment should tell you that the students can compare two similar drawing programs. 

Directions on how to create a Venn Diagram: Students will need to draw a circle around their Minion (have them remove the fill & send to back) that was created in Google Drawing and simply copy and paste their Microsoft Paint 3D. (Students might need to use their snipping tool if they happened to use stickers.) 

I have my students tell me 3 ways that Google Drawing is different from Microsoft Paint 3D and vise versa. I then also have my students share with me how they are similar. 

Download: Copy_of_Example_VENN_Minion.pdf





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