So, now that you know the tools and the websites that will create 3D prints, it’s time to put them to good use. It’s time to make some projects!
There are countless ideas that teachers can think of in order to pursue the creativity in his or her students. The first lesson should be something fairly straightforward. Bookmarks are a great first option. Even name tags! By implementing these short introductions into the beginning of 3D printing, your students will be able to familiarize themselves with Tinkercad.
Check out this blog to find more inspiration!
Another great option for 3D printing is to have students create something they can give as a gift. This past February, I printed Valentine’s Day ke
ychains for my students. It was a great way to get them to see that 3D printing can be both for fun and for education.
The best part about making these for my students was printing more than one at a time. It definitely cut down on a lot of time spent waiting for the prints to get finished. Waiting for them to be done feels like it can take forever sometimes.
Students can also create their own work! For example, on Mother’s Day, students made their own keychains to give their moms!
These are just a few options for finding the creativity that’s within your students. Don’t worry, I have ideas for educational purposes, too!
