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2D to 3D Masterclass
There are many different useful techniques that allow you to create a 3D model for 3D printing from a 2D image or drawing. These use different software and online tools. In this masterclass, we share …
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3D Printing in the Primary Curriculum Guide
With the expansion of the applications of 3D printing technology throughout industry, it is important that students start to develop the design and technical skills required to harness this technology. This will provide a future …
Name Stand Handwriting Lesson
In this lesson, pupils will practice letter formation and practice writing their name. The addition of 3D printing provides an incentive for pupils to practice and develop their handwriting, specifically writing their name neatly. Once …
Design a Sandcastle Project
This lesson has kindly been shared by Phillippa Chippendale and Amanda Hayward, leaders of the CAS South Tyneside Community. In this summer themed project perfect for upper KS2 and lower KS3, students will design a sandcastle using Tinkercad 3D …
Humanitarian Shelter Project
This project is intended for learners to develop knowledge of 3D printers and rapid prototyping whilst investigating differing types of structures and their uses. The project will enable learners to be immersed within a true …
Photochemistry Research Apparatus Project – The PhotoRedox Box
This project developed by The Leigh Group at Manchester University uses 3D printing to develop and manufacture advanced research apparatus at a fraction of the cost of purchasing commercially available scientific apparatus. PhotoRedox Boxes are …
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Tinkercad Table Top Tips
This series of 6 A5 Tinkercad tips sheets has been developed to provide simple graphical prompts to help students who are learning the basics of Tinkercad. The CREATE Education Project would like to thank John …
Home Learning Phone Stand 3D Modelling Project
In this project, students will use Tinkercad 3D modelling software to design a mobile phone stand that can be 3D printed. This project has been designed to so that it can be delivered in school …
3D Printing in the Computing Curriculum Guide
3D printing technology has many applications across the curriculum and provide a tool to increase pupil engagement and attainment. In particular, it provides great potential for enhancing teaching and learning throughout the computing curriculum for …
GCSE Art & Design: 3D Project Guidance
Increasingly schools are choosing to adopt the GCSE Art and Design Qualification in addition to or as a replacement for the GCSE Design and Technology Qualification, specifically because it offers a 3D design option. This …
Christmas Tree Decorations Project
In this mini-project, students will design then 3D print their own Christmas tree decorations to give as a gift. This mini project is suitable for students in KS2 and KS3 and uses the free Tinkercad …
Which 3D Printer? Education Buyers’ Guide
3D printing technology is being adopted increasingly in Schools, Colleges and Universities in order engage students in the curriculum and also to equip students with the skills required for future jobs in engineering, manufacturing and …