For Educators:
This sample PLP was created from the perspective of a student who is fictional. Some of the student work, however, was either based on work done by real students or was actual work used with the permission of students. School-based materials - such as rubrics, etc. - were, when possible, created from actual materials used in Vermont schools today.
Background:
The student who created this PLP is a middle-schooler who is interested in STEM, 3-D printing, and Maker Faires. Participation on 3D Vermont has sparked his curiosity about careers that could involve 3-D printing, and you will see that curiosity reflected here.
Below is a summary of what you'll find in each section of this PLP:
Information about Maker Faires and 3D Vermont;
Student strengths and weaknesses;
Student report card.
Student expectations aligned to rules of 3D Vermont;
Action steps, including link to classroom timeline and work plan for 3D Vermont;
Link to separate Evidence of Learning and Student Reflection page.
Student goal of learning how to 3D print and how 3D printing is used in various ways;
Links and embedded examples of news articles, twitter posts, etc. that show how 3D printing is being used in the world today;
Student expectations and embedded ISTE Student Standards document;
Action Steps with links to 3D Vermont "How To" videos;
Embedded Timeline and Workplan for competing in 3D Vermont;
Link to separate Evidence of Learning and Reflection page.
Careers in 3D Printing: Goal 3
Student goal of learning more about careers that incorporate 3D printing;
Link to current events article;
Student Expectations aligned to Vermont's Profile of a Graduate;
Student Action Steps;
Evidence of Learning and Reflection, including a link to student career research
This page includes the teacher-created timeline of class activities, etc. used to complete their 3D Vermont projects.
Student reflection on participation in 3D Vermont, including student work.