Applications for 3D Printing in Elementary and Middle Schools
Outline
3D printers are a great teaching asset for schools. Applications include but not limited to:
Understanding of complex forms and structures (especially combined with a short course on CAD models)
Tool to grasp kids’ attention
The mean of expressing creativity of kids, for example, during technology classes.
3D printing gives instant results. It lets young student to instantly see results of their work, which is very important for them.
Understanding the whole process of a product development, from design to the final version.
If you're not sure where to start, please take a look at the Tinkercad Tutorials, and the Polar Cloud STEAMtrax Lesson Plans.
Polar Cloud
Tinkercad Lesson Plans
STEAMtrax is an innovative new curriculum that integrates engineering and 3D printing technology with core academic knowledge in science, math, language arts, social studies, and art.
Polar Cloud
STEAMtrax Shorts (~1 Class Period)
STEAMtrax is an innovative new curriculum that integrates engineering and 3D printing technology with core academic knowledge in science, math, language arts, social studies, and art.
