SchoolAdultSTEAMMaker
3D Printing in the Classroom
Bring rapid prototyping into your subject — without becoming an engineer.
5 daysB1 English5 topics
5 daysB1 English
Overview
3D printing is no longer just a STEAM topic — it can support history, language, biology, art and design. This course gives you the foundations of design and printing, plus a library of cross-subject lesson ideas.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do at the end of the course.
- Operate a basic 3D printer end-to-end.
- Design simple objects in free, browser-based CAD tools.
- Plan a 3D-printing unit aligned with your curriculum.
- Maintain a school printer and manage cost-effective materials.
Main topics
What we'll cover during the week.
01Hardware, materials and safety
02Browser-based CAD design
03Slicing and printing workflow
04Cross-subject lesson design
05Sustainable and inclusive making
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