Level
Junior Secondary, Senior Secondary
Course Topics
Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Beyblade, 3D Printing, 3D Design, Project-based Learning
Course Length
8–10 sessions, 1–1.5 hours per session
Learning Objectives
Understand 3D printing principles, basic materials and safety precautions.
Understand battle spinning top structures, centre of gravity, weight distribution, contact points and stability.
Use tools to measure spinning top dimensions and record spin time, stability and competition results.
Master basic 3D software operations and turn hand-drawn sketches into 3D models.
Design and improve a 3D-printed battle spinning top.
Analyse design strengths and weaknesses based on test data and make evidence-based improvements.
Learn strategy, collaboration, presentation and reflection through 3 vs 3 team matches and individual matches.
Course Outline
The course uses battle spinning tops as an entry point to STEM learning, giving students a complete experience of the engineering design process—from observation, measurement, design and 3D printing to testing and improvement.
Introduction to 3D Printing and Battle Spinning Tops: understand top structures, 3D printing principles and materials.
3D Spatial Understanding and Data Collection: measure spinning tops in groups and record and compare dimensional data.
Hand-drawn Design and Initial 3D Modelling: convert sketches into simple 3D models.
Single-Piece Top Design (1): design a single-piece battle spinning top based on the data.
Single-Piece Top Design (2): optimise attack, defence and centre-of-gravity designs.
Single-Piece Top Design (3) and Testing: test 3D-printed tops, record performance and improve the design.
3 vs 3 Team Matches and Tactics Discussion: compete in groups and discuss team strategy and lineup order.
Individual Finals and Showcase: present the work, summarise the design and reflect on learning.
Course Requirements
Suitable for STEM lessons, after-school activities, activity weeks or school-based innovation programmes.
The course can be adapted to the school's classroom, venue, schedule and existing equipment. Arrangements for 3D printers, materials and other equipment can be discussed during enquiry.