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"Create fantastic 3D characters like a pro with Autodesk 123D Creature. Design your creature, then sculpt detailed features and paint on skin, fur, feathers, or whatever you imagine. Export your finished creature as an image or 3D model, or have it 3D printed into a real sculpture!"

This is a 'must try' iPad app where you can design a 3D creature. Tap, drag and pinch your creation until it is just right and then 'paint' it with the patterns you want. It's a great resource to use alongside creative writing or science work. If you have access to a 3D printer you can even fabricate your design. Download the app at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/123d-creature/id594014056. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

Design your own 3D 'Paper Critter' to share or print as a 3D net to glue together. Great for maths and D&T. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

Sketchup from Google is a widely used 3D modelling program. Originally designed to design buildings in Google Earth, it can be used to model anything. There is a vast library of pre-made components to download. So many possible uses in the classroom. Make sure you are using it too! http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

This is a superb 3D designing site. Make your designs with cubes and other basic shapes. Pan around, change colours and use templates. Get building now! http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

This is LEGO Digital Designer. The program that lets you build with LEGO bricks on your computer.

A downloadable 3D model maker from Lego. Designed for children and simple to use. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

Build a simple 3D city with this easy to use tool. Drag and drop your buildings into place. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

This is a must try site which provides an amazing 3D world which teaches English and maths core skills. Players race against two other randomly chosen online players of a similar level. The questions start out very easy and adapt to the performance of the player. The questions are read out and some are displayed on the screen. The player just clicks on the correct multiple choice answer to increase their speed. There is a download for PCs and Macs as well as apps for iPad and Android. There are teacher accounts which allow you to make logins for lots of children quickly. When there log in students will be asked to design an avatar. Because the resource requires a sizeable download it takes a little time to set up, but because it runs on your local device game play is very smooth and quick. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

3d printable models with great pictures and histories of fossil - animals, tools, plants from Africa.

Like a Google Sketchup for drama staging. An excellent resource that should be in any drama teacher's tool kit. Set your staging virtually without lifting any scenery or changing any light gels. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

This is a fun, cute, social 3D island world designed especially with children in mind. Children make an avatar and follow a quick tutorial and explanation of safety rules. The children can take their characters on quests, play educational games and interact with other users of the site. A fabulous feature of the site is that users are encouraged to 'make and do' offline as well. These activities can be uploaded to a scrapbook and multimedia blog. Offline activities also generate points in the game. The scrapbook is defaulted to private and no photos of children will be approved by moderators if the scrapbook is public. All the usual safety features are in place, including a 'report' and 'block' other users button. The basic account with most features is free, but there are optional 'paid for' extras. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

ZooBurst is a digital storytelling tool that is designed to let anyone easily create their own customized 3D pop-up books.

This site is absolutely AMAZING! The augmented reality aspect to it has my kiddos hooked!

Picture using this site in conjunction with a digital storytelling assignment. Imagine this as an activity for creating a story book for a younger class.

Design and build virtual robots with this great download and site from the BBC. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

Make simple maze games with this useful resource. Add your own textures and pictures into your games. Discovered via @tishylishy. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools