3D Printers

Audience: Grades 6-12

Purpose: Design, Engineering

STEAM Skills: Design, Art, Engineering 

Resources:  Learning Videos, Thingiverse (many designs!), TinkerCAD, CookieCAD

Other Devices Needed? Yes, Windows or Mac device needed for creation of 3D Model/ finding open source files, creating the printable file; USB (optional)

Other Software: FlashPrint Slicer (free); TinkerCad or other 3D modeling softward (optional)

Available:  2 -  FlashForge Adventurer v3 Printers

Works best with: Individual, or small group design, or Instructor printing

A little more:  3D Printers allow for CS interdisciplinary connections in any subject!  When students design, they are truly grasping a concept of study and learning valuable enginnering CS skills.   See their creations come to life through design software, or use pre-made files with these easy to use "plug and play" printers!