Resources from Karen Bosch

Link to Video Presentation from 2020: No More Flat Stanley (Learning in 3D) https://vimeo.com/431675008

Curious about getting started with 3D printing? This session will explore how 3D printing can impact learning in K-8 classrooms. We'll share lessons, resources, apps and hints about using a 3D printer in the classroom, including ways to connect 3D printing with other subject areas.

Link to Slidedeck: https://www.slideshare.net/kbosch/no-more-flat-stanley-learning-in-3d-255854261

Project Examples from Our Classes:

(Note: I am trying to reconstruct my blogs that were published on my school platform. Some images may be missing and some formatting may be wonky.)


Link to Middle School 3D Printing Projects 


Link to Elementary 3D Printing Projects


Free eBooks on Apple Bookstore:  

Selfie Portraits in 3D

3D Crazy Characters 2020 - 3D printing and creative writing by second graders

3D Crazy Characters 2019

Crazy Character Books online via Book Creator


3D Model Downloads:

Thingiverse - search for 3D models, by category

Pinshape  - 3D models for free and for sale

Yeggi - searches multiple sites for models

Youmagine - more 3D files


My Pinterest Collection of 3D Printing Downloads/Ideas/Inspiration


Dremel 3d Into/Printer Slicers:

Dremel Digilab 3D

3D Printer Software for Dremel

3PI - company now selling Dremel Printers


3D Customizers (websites):

    Text2STL - create/customize/download .stl files from your text

   CookieCad - design your own cookie cutter

Project Shapeshifter - amazing tool that lets you edit shapes in 3D!

Sculptfab - online sculpting for 3D printing

Image to Lithoplane - generates a 3D version of a flat image.


3D Designers (apps and websites):

Morphi App - available for iOs in free (limited) and Edu versions. Also Mac desktop and Windows versions.

Tinkercad - website, also available as an iOS and Chrome app

Maker's Empire - app with customizers and design tools, option for curriculum to teach 3D design



AI 3D Design:

Luma Imagine 3d - use Artificial Intelligence to generate designs


Dremel Ambassador Application Video: No More Flat Stanley


Morphi Tutorials (My Project Screencasts)

Keychain Tutorials (for our Life Logo Keychain Project)

Morphi Tutorials Youtube Channel


TinkerCAD Candleholder Tutorials (My Project Screencasts)

     Video Resources for Tinkercad "Shine" Candle Holder Project


 Other Lesson Ideas:

Getting Started with 3D Printing - FREE iBook from Ryan Orilio & Heather McCutcheon, outstanding resource!!

TinkerineU Challenges

Maker's Empire Blog

Teach Me 3DP - lessons at TPT for purchase


General Videos:

Dremel 3D40 Printer:

Understanding 3D Software

How to Videos for the Dremel 3D40 Printer - easy to understand tutorials for using and setting up your Dremel Ideabuilder

Autodesk Print Studio (to prepare files for printing on the Dremel):

Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder: File Preparation in Print Studio 

Overview Print Studio

More Tinkercad Tutorials:

Chaos Core Tinkercad Tutorials

Tinkercad Lessons - use these lessons to learn basics in 3D design


Helpful Tools:

Online 3D Converter - convert file formats

Flat Icon - source for .svg images to use in TinkerCAD


Want to learn more?  - I love working with educators to help them explore how to effectively use iPads and other technology tools to leverage learning and creativity in their classroom. My sessions are filled with real and practical examples from the classroom along with engaging hands-on activities.


Please contact me via email at k.bosch@mac.com detailing your professional development needs and I will get back to you shortly. 

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