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Key Vocabulary for Students and Teachers

3D Printing Terms & Definitions | Simple yet Key Lingo for BeginnersIf you or your kids aren’t familiar with 3D printing, now is the time to begin learning—and what better way than defining basic 3D printing terms!

The Vocabulary of 3D Printing | A Beginner’s Guide to What All the Acronyms & Terms MeanEverything the beginner needs to know & learn about 3D printing. We tame all the unfamiliar terms and lingo you need to understand to get up and running with your new 3D printer!

Real world connections

OESH Sustainable Footwear (Charlottesville Creator, Dr. Casey Kerrigan, a Harvard M.D:)

Top Universities Leading the Way in 3D Printing

School Built in a Week using 3D Printing in Madagascar

6 reasons Why 3D printers are Valuable

Documentary on Youtube: (3D Printing Revolution, 25:55)

NPR Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas podcast Wow in the World!

High Schoolers Helping Those in Need

K-2

What does 3D printing look like with little learners?

3-5

How can students navigate 3D printing more independently?

Middle & High School

If they can think it, you can probably do it! 😊

This is a great time to have conversations about a future in the field of Computer Science with a focus in 3D printing.

Science Buddies

Click here to explore lesson resources with or without access to a 3D printer.

iD Tech

A comprehensive guide for parents and educators who are curious to how 3D printing works with children.

MakerBot

Here are some STEAM lesson plans to use the 3D printer in your classroom.

Make:able 3D Printing Challenge | PrintLab & AutodeskA 3D printing and assistive technology challenge for students and makers. Use Tinkercad or Fusion 360 to make a life improving device.

PrintLab challenge till May1, 2023: Design and make a 3D printed product or prototype that improves the day-to-day life of someone with a disability or the elderly. Then share your story in a video submission for the chance to win amazing prizes.

The PrintLab Classroom3D printing lesson plans and professional development resources to help teachers integrate 3D printing into core curriculum

Middle & High School Focus

Learn how to create other items through some step by step courses.

Printing what you create from Minecraft

Ideas to download and try yourself: Thingiverse

For Primary Grades: http://www.doodle3d.com

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