Lesson Ideas
Why should we do three D printing?
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Problem Based Learning
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Classroom Models
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Teacher Made Manipulatives
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Design Thinking: A 5 stage process: Empathise, Define, Idea, Prototype, Test
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Give students a problem that ties to curriculum, give students tools to design a solution, gelp students create that solution
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How do 3D printers work?
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The 3D printing process turns a whole object into thousands of tiny little slices, then makes it from the bottom-up, slice by slice. Those tiny layers stick together to form a solid object. Each layer can be very complex, meaning 3D printers can create moving parts like hinges and wheels as part of the same object.
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How de we design a 3D computer model?
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TINKERCAD
Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
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Go here for 3D printing ideas by subject area.
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