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The popular and easy-to-use guide for 3D printing covers a crash-course in 3D printing and how to begin integrating it into the classroom, projects spanning Robotics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science as well as projects for Art, History, and Music, and a collection of techniques and tricks developed by educators already experienced with 3D printing.
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Never run out of 3D printing ideas. Our tried-and-tested lesson plans are perfect for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). But you will also find fun and engaging projects for even more subjects.
In this lesson, students are tasked with moving different materials up an incline using an Archimedes screw. This project is intended for high school engineering or physics students, though can be scaled back to use in lower grades as well.
Read the full lesson planIn this project, students will learn and apply basic programming skills with the OpenSCAD language to style and customize a nametag. By modifying existing OpenSCAD code for a wavy nametag, students will explore parameters, dimensions, "for" loops, translations, and boolean operations.
Read the full lesson planIn this activity, students will take on the role of an electrical engineer and explore the concept of open & closed circuits. They will use simple materials to design and build a Circuit Maze.
Read the full lesson planStudents will design and build a scale model of a bridge using balsa wood, 3D printed connectors, and glue. Students will research various bridge designs and begin brainstorming their own design.
Read the full lesson planMakerBot has been the trusted leader in helping educators pioneer 3D printing in the classroom for over 10 years. Now, as a sub-brand of UltiMaker, MakerBot is taking its trusted 3D printing in education expertise worldwide. Already in over 10,000 schools, MakerBot offers comprehensive 3D printing solutions that support educators every step of the way. Worldwide.