Goal 2: 3D Printing

Goal

For this year's competition we want to show off our teams adeptness with the printer for capturing both big details and little details. As the team lead for the printing component, I hope to learn some innovative techniques and strategies to push our design beyond a simple print.

Software learning - I will need to learn about how to manipulate software to achieve some interesting designs
3D printer tricks - I will need to learn about using supports and/or orienting the model during printing and other techniques to be able to print these parts.
Lastly I want to explore ways that 3D printing is being used in other ways, both for fun and for more serious things.

One of the fun things about 3D printing is finding out different and interesting things that are 3D printed. My teacher follows @bunsenbernermd on Twitter. Bunsen is a dog who does science - his dad is a science teacher. Bunsen wears armor which was 3D printed!

There is a hashtag on printer that is really fun to follow: #3dprinting. In class we check it out just to see what's new with 3d printing. Here are some of the things that I've recently found that I thought were interesting:

Google lets destroyed Lion of Mosul roar againAn ancient statue has been recreated using crowd-sourced pictures and 3D printing.

Demonstration of the 3DvariusThe 3Dvarius is the world's first 3D-printed electric violin created in one single piece and based on a Stradivarius model.

3D Printed Prosthetics: Kid-Designed, Tested and Approved - Amputee Coalition3D printing has enabled a DIY prosthetics movement. Check out these three inspiring programs and stories of kids who design and build prosthetics.

A Ukrainian pastry chef is making geometric desserts using a 3D printerDinara Kasko uses a computer modelling software to make intricate moulds which she then 3D prints and uses for her cakes.

Expectations

ISTE Student Standards (see below):

Empowered Learner: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
Knowledge Constructor: Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Creative Communicator: Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.
Global Collaborator: Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

ISTE Standards for Students (Permitted Educational Use).pdf

Action Steps

1. Use social media and online information to explore how 3D printing in being used for a variety of different purposes.

2. Watch online 3D Vermont tutorials to learn

3. . Practice with basic shapes

4. Practice different architectural pieces, like window, door, frieze, kneeler, arch, cornice, etc.

5. Create a prototype

6. Get feedback on successes and mistakes

7. Continue improving my skills

My teacher has created a Timeline and Workplan to help us make sure we get everything done in time for the contest.

Evidence of Learning & Reflection

Click here to see what we did in 3D Vermont this year!

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