3D Printer in the Classroom

Classroom 3D Printing

It consists of a CAD program where the object is designed, cut out, or hollowed out, and printed by the 3D printer. 

Whats new in 3D printing?

• Medical field is embracing 3D printing in the optometry area for eye prosthetic that assist in keeping the eye socket proportionate to the patients face.
• Veterinarians are using 3D printed masks to assist in the healing process of animal limbs. 
• Veterinarians  have used 3D printed ovaries for full term pregnancy in animals.
• Architects use a mobile construction 3d Printer to build a home
• 3D printed baby manikins with internal organs for the pediatric medical field

3D Printing Classsroom Integration

   3D printing can be incorporated into the classroom setting through the all academic subjects. It promotes student engagement as students solve real life challenges with items they invent and print. 3D printing makes art relevant again and encourages students to be inventors and good digital citizens.

The following lists projects can be used throughout all subject areas

Math

• Pattern Activity where students have to complete or create a pattern

Social Studies ( History)

• economic activity where students create a product to sale 

ELA

• create a character from a story 

Visual Arts

• create art using a three dimensional shape that holds an item

Science

• create an anatomical correct flower with labeled parts