Top Tips for 3D Printing in the Elementary Classroom [ep.69]
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Episode Summary
Do you do 3D printing in your classroom or hoping to get started? 3D printing isn’t as complicated as you might think with young students. In fact, I do 3D printing lessons will all of my students K-5! In today’s episode, I'll be sharing with you my top tips for 3D Printing in the elementary classroom.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Using the right tools
- Planning standards-based 3D print lessons
- Creating a system to keep track of prints
Resources Mentioned:
- 3D Printing Video Tutorial playlist by Naomi [Tinkercad & Doodle 3D Transform]
- K-2 and 3-5 STEM Planning Workshops
- Makerbot Sketch Classroom 3D Printer Set. Available on Amazon HERE but recommend purchasing from their actual website HERE
- 3D Print Software, website & app: Tinkercad.com
- 3D Print Software, website & app: Doodle 3D Transform
- 3D Printing Lessons for Elementary Students | K-5 STEM Bundle
- 5th Grade 3D Print Project: Environment Invention
- 4th Grade 3D Print Project: Night Light with a Circuit
- 3rd Grade 3D Print Project: Life Cycle Model
- 2nd Grade 3D Print Project: Custom Birdhouse
- 1st Grade 3D Print Project: Animal Family Traits
- Kindergarten 3D Print Project: Earth Care Charm
- Freebie- 3D Printing Station Signs
Episode Transcript:
Related Episodes/Blog Posts:
- Ep. 4// Welcome to STEM Survival Camp!
- Ep.7// Top 7 Technology Skills for Elementary Students
- Ep.15//Planning Lessons with Stages of Engineering Design Process
- Ep.39//Best STEM Toys 2022 For Your Classroom
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- Watch this episode on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
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More About your host, Naomi Meredith
Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also leading professional development and co-teaching with teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.
With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM certificate, she helps teachers navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there.
She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!
More About The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast
Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan, research and test meaningful STEM lessons, so you throw together a hands-on activity and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate?
The Elementary STEM Coach is a podcast for K-5 STEM teachers, classroom teachers, GT specialists, and homeschool parents looking for actionable STEM solutions. Each week, Naomi Meredith will share tools, resources and lesson ideas that are actionable in your classroom and create highly engaging experiences with your students. You’ll learn systems and routines that will create control in the chaos and that will keep you organized all year long.
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