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Curriculum details

Empowering Young Innovators: Explore the Engaging Curriculum of 3D Design and Printing!

3D modeling, design & printing teaches important STEAM concepts and design thinking. It helps unlock children’s natural drive to create, share and explore. We use easy to use, intuitive and engaging software to allow young students to transition from drawing in 2D to designing in 3D in minutes – no CAD or computer experience necessary!

Students get to take home the objects they design and print.

Benefits of Design Thinking

Teaching young students design thinking helps them develop a growth mindset and important problem solving, analytical and spatial thinking skills. Benefits include:

  • Ability to identify problems and convert them to actionable opportunities.
  • View setbacks and failures as valuable learning moments.
  • Develop self-belief as problem solvers.
  • Develop entrepreneurial mindset and understand value of collaboration and feedback.

3D Design and Printing

Concepts Covered:

1. Introduction to 3D Modeling

  • Explore basics of 3D modeling software like Tinkercad

 

  • Learn to navigate and control a 3D space

 

  • Start with simple shapes and builds

2. Design Fundamentals

  • Apply principles of design like form, balance, texture

 

  • Create more complex 3D models using shapes

 

  • Make real-world objects like toys, household items

3. Advanced Modeling Techniques

  • Use advanced modeling tools like carve, hole, copy/paste

 

  • Create articulated and movable components

 

  • Design multi-part 3D models that fit together

4. Preparing Models for Printing

  • Learn basics of 3D printing and terminology

 

  • Refine designs to turn virtual models into physical objects

 

  • Troubleshoot issues like overhangs, bridging, rafts

5. 3D Printing Process

  • Prepare 3D model files for printing using slicer software

 

  • Experience printing student-designed models

 

  • Learn about filament materials like PLA

6. Collaborative Projects

  • Work in teams to design more complex and large 3D projects

 

  • Create and present an original 3D printed object

 

  • Create 3D Models via Coding

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