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CAD Missions Syllabus

9 Levels β€’ 10 missions per level β€’ 8 recap projects, one at the end of each of Levels 1-8. Level 9 is integration.

Mission-based CAD progression designed to build real 3D design skills through short challenges and recap projects. Use this page to see exactly what students/learners build at every level.

Who this is for

  • Independent learners building CAD skills and a portfolio (Starter Set, Complete Curriculum, or Monthly)
  • Educators / STEM programs running facilitated CAD time (Educator License)
  • Parents / homeschool who want a clear scope before enrolling

How it works

  • Missions (10–30 min): one skill at a time
  • Recap Project (30–180+ min): combines the level's skills into a finished build
  • TheΒ eight recap projects are the portfolio: real progress is measured in finished designs, not lessons watched
  • What is CAD?

Syllabus

Jump to: Level 1 Β· Level 2 Β· Level 3 Β· Level 4 Β· Level 5 Β· Level 6 Β· Level 7 Β· Level 8 Β· Level 9

Level 1

10 Missions 1 Project

Core navigation, sketch basics, and first solid features.

Missions

  1. Mission 1 β€” Interface & Navigation | Cube10–20 min
  2. Mission 2 β€” Step Block | Extrude Cut Feature10–20 min
  3. Mission 3 β€” Tiered Block | Add Extrude10–20 min
  4. Mission 4 β€” Bevel Block | Line Tool10–20 min
  5. Mission 5 β€” Double Bevel Block | Two Extrusions10–20 min
  6. Mission 6 β€” Hole Block | Circle Tool10–20 min
  7. Mission 7 β€” Cove Block | 3-Point Arc Tool10–20 min
  8. Mission 8 β€” Deep Cove Block | Multiple Sketch Tools10–20 min
  9. Mission 9 β€” Castle Block | Multiple Surface Extrusions10–20 min
  10. Mission 10 β€” Pyramid | Consecutive Sketches & Extrusions10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 1 β€” Phone Dock 30-45 min

Combine key skills from this level into one finished model and export a printable STL.

Level 2

10 Missions 1 Project

More constraints, sketch tools, and clean design intent.

Missions

  1. Mission 11 β€” Pinched Block | Mirror Tool10–20 min
  2. Mission 12 β€” Rib Block | Mirror Feature10–20 min
  3. Mission 13 β€” Fillet Rib Block | Various Fillets10–20 min
  4. Mission 14 β€” Chamfer Rib Block | Various Chamfers10–20 min
  5. Mission 15 β€” Draft Cone Block | Draft & Shell Features10–20 min
  6. Mission 16 β€” Polygon Shell | Polygon Sketch Tool10–20 min
  7. Mission 17 β€” Lettering | Angle Dimensions & Lettering10–20 min
  8. Mission 18 β€” Tapered Ring Block | Multiple Features10–20 min
  9. Mission 19 β€” Sloped Hollow Block | Undefined Angles10–20 min
  10. Mission 20 β€” Throne Block | Schematics & Minimal Instructions10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 2 β€” Whistle 45-60 min

Use advanced sketch tools to build a clean, editable model and export for 3D printing.

Level 3

10 Missions1 Project

Revolve, sweep, loft, shell, and feature planning.

Missions

  1. Mission 21 β€” Hourglass Cylinder | Revolve Feature10–20 min
  2. Mission 22 β€” Sphere Block | Up-to-next Extrusion10–20 min
  3. Mission 23 β€” Offset Revolve Block | Offset Axis10–20 min
  4. Mission 24 β€” Doughnut Ellipse | Ellipse Sketch Tool10–20 min
  5. Mission 25 β€” Axial Pulley | Parallel Constraints10–20 min
  6. Mission 26 β€” Pendant Block | Custom Wave Design10–20 min
  7. Mission 27 β€” Four-Way Pipe | Shell on Multiple Surfaces10–20 min
  8. Mission 28 β€” Heart Stack | Transform & Boolean Tools10–20 min
  9. Mission 29 β€” Sweep Block | Constraints-Only10–20 min
  10. Mission 30 β€” Spring Button | Sketch Offset & Trim Tools10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 3 β€” Nest Egg Piggy Bank45-60 min

Build a shaped part using revolve/sweep/loft and publish a print-ready file.

Level 4

10 Missions1 Project

Multi-part modeling, mates, motion, and fit.

Missions

  1. Mission 31 β€” Letter Sweep | Sweep Tool10–20 min
  2. Mission 32 β€” Sweep Rib Block | Intersection Sketch10–20 min
  3. Mission 33 β€” Archway Block | Compound Sweep Path10–20 min
  4. Mission 34 β€” Three-Way Pipe | Multiple Sweeps10–20 min
  5. Mission 35 β€” Point Loft Pyramid | Loft Feature10–20 min
  6. Mission 36 β€” Polygon Loft | Offset Plane10–20 min
  7. Mission 37 β€” Loft Rib Block | Loft Perpendicular Surfaces10–20 min
  8. Mission 38 β€” Loft Arc | Path & Multiple Profiles10–20 min
  9. Mission 39 β€” Bottle | Spline Tool Loft10–20 min
  10. Mission 40 β€” Enclosed Cone | Enclose & Thicken Features10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 4 β€” Modular Headband45-60 min

Build a headband with modular attachments using planes, loft, fillet, mirror and thicken.

Level 5

10 Missions1 Project

Patterns tools and features.

Missions

  1. Mission 41 β€” Path Pattern10–20 min
  2. Mission 42 β€” Cog Cylinder10–20 min
  3. Mission 43 β€” Geneva Wheel10–20 min
  4. Mission 44 β€” Spire Cone10–20 min
  5. Mission 45 β€” Dome Cluster Block10–20 min
  6. Mission 46 β€” Lattice Cube10–20 min
  7. Mission 47 β€” Ratchet Cube10–20 min
  8. Mission 48 β€” Shelf Cube10–20 min
  9. Mission 49 β€” Dovetail Block10–20 min
  10. Mission 50 β€” Box & Lid Cube10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 5 β€” Connect Meta 460–120 min

Design a functional multi-part board game. Get ready, it's divided into 3 sub-projects!

Level 6

10 Missions1 Project

Missions

  1. Mission 51 β€” Drop Lock10–20 min
  2. Mission 52 β€” Rotation Switch10–20 min
  3. Mission 53 β€” Hex Grid Block10–20 min
  4. Mission 54 β€” Snug Pin Block10–20 min
  5. Mission 55 β€” Clip Fasten Block10–20 min
  6. Mission 56 β€” Slider Block10–20 min
  7. Mission 57 β€” Hinge Block10–20 min
  8. Mission 58 β€” Sealed Box Cube10–20 min
  9. Mission 59 β€” Gear Block10–20 min
  10. Mission 60 β€” Double Helical Gear10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 6 β€” Cryptex90–150 min

Design a multi-part combination-locked device with 5 dials that can hide a small message.

Level 7

10 Missions1 Project

Multiple parts that fit together.

Missions

  1. Mission 61 β€” Cylinder Wrap10–20 min
  2. Mission 62 β€” Snap Fit10–20 min
  3. Mission 63 β€” Ball & Socket10–20 min
  4. Mission 64 β€” Chain Block10–20 min
  5. Mission 65 β€” Hex Drawer10–20 min
  6. Mission 66 β€” Orbit Rings10–20 min
  7. Mission 67 β€” + Revolution10–20 min
  8. Mission 68 β€” Spiral Block10–20 min
  9. Mission 69 β€” Joystick10–20 min
  10. Mission 70 β€” Nut & Bolt10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 7 β€” Hypno-Spinner90–150 min

Build a multi-part rotating fidget with gears and enclosure.

Level 8

10 Missions1 Project

Complex curve features.

Missions

  1. Mission 71 β€” 3D heart10–20 min
  2. Mission 72 β€” Knotted Sweep10–20 min
  3. Mission 73 β€” Twist Link10–20 min
  4. Mission 74 β€” Twist Lock10–20 min
  5. Mission 75 β€” Carved Bowl10–20 min
  6. Mission 76 β€” Icosahedron10–20 min
  7. Mission 77 β€” Jewel Ring10–20 min
  8. Mission 78 β€” Pyramid Twist10–20 min
  9. Mission 79 β€” Scissor10–20 min
  10. Mission 80 β€” Thumbnut10–20 min

Recap Project

Project 8 β€” Puzzle Bunny120–180 min

Based on an old wooden puzzle toy, create a multi-part bunny-shaped 3D puzzle.

Level 9

10 Missions1 Project

Combine the tools you've already worked with and practice with new ones like the 3D fit spline.

Missions

  1. Mission 81 β€” Hex Grid Basket10–20 min
  2. Mission 82 β€” Twist Post10–20 min
  3. Mission 83 β€” Click Roller10–20 min
  4. Mission 84 β€” Hinge Cube10–20 min
  5. Mission 85 β€” Polygon Spiral10–20 min
  6. Mission 86 β€” Spiral Slider10–20 min
  7. Mission 87 β€” Vase Pattern10–20 min
  8. Mission 88 β€” Vortex Coupler10–20 min
  9. Mission 89 β€” Infinity Block10–20 min
  10. Mission 90 β€” Turbulent Cuboid10–20 min

Final Project

Project 9 β€” Capstone Project3–6 hrs

Deliver your own portfolio-ready design + documentation + short presentation summary.

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Last updated: Jan 2026