Middle grades have really enjoyed designing and 3D printing.
Students have increased their knowledge of both
Tinkercad and Autocad, including Fusion 360.
Tinkercad and Autocad, including Fusion 360.
Eighth grade student created 3D printed Mission to Mars spaceship.
Student testing out our 3D designed and printed lip placement practice piece for horn section of our jazz band
Student Design Helps Out Our Jazz Band!
Our jazz band conductor came to our design classroom and asked if we could make him a mouth placement practice piece for his horn students. The idea is that it would replicate the size of the mouthpiece but allow him to see where the lips are placed, allowing the students to find the correct placement. After a series of unsuccessful attempts, we delivered a working model. We ended up printing about 20 pieces in all.
Benefits of 3D Printers in the Classroom
3D printers in our middle school classroom offer numerous benefits for students, enhancing both their learning experience and skill development. By providing hands-on opportunities to design and create physical objects, 3D printers foster creativity and innovation, allowing students to transform abstract ideas into tangible models. This technology also enhances understanding of complex concepts in subjects like math, science, and engineering by enabling the visualization and manipulation of three-dimensional structures. Additionally, working with 3D printers helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
