Digital Fabrication
3D Printing
Design and print your own creations!
Ages 8+
1.5+ hours
Up to 15 students
Students keep their prints!
Turn digital designs into physical objects - layer by layer!
The Future of Manufacturing in Your Classroom
What Students Will Do
- Learn CAD Basics - Design objects using TinkerCAD or similar software
- Create 3D Models - Build shapes, combine objects, add text and details
- Prepare for Printing - Export files and learn about slicing software
- Watch the Magic - See their design come to life layer by layer
- Post-Processing - Remove supports, clean up prints
- Take It Home - Students keep their 3D printed creations!
What Students Will Learn
3D Modeling
How to think in three dimensions and create designs using CAD software.
Additive Manufacturing
How 3D printers build objects layer by layer from digital files.
Design Constraints
What designs work well for 3D printing - overhangs, supports, infill.
Real-World Applications
How 3D printing is used in medicine, aerospace, architecture, and more.
