3D PRINTING Lab

Science, technology, engineering, and math can now be more interactive and engaging. With hands-on learning, students can now be involved in the design, creation, and testing of the subject matter at hand. With the out of the box curriculum, educators can integrate 3D printing right into the classroom. Written by actual subject matter teachers, the curriculum and instructional guides provide you with hands-on lesson plans that tie an abstract concept with a printed model for better understanding.

KEY FEATURES

The award-winning 3D Printer Lab has everything needed for Teachers to implement 3D printing into the classroom. With the everyday teacher in mind, Dremel’s high accuracy 3D Printers are fully enclosed and have optimized motion controls to minimize noise so Educators can teach while the printer is running. Installation is a breeze since time to first print takes only 15 minutes.

Curriculum Included

We have a spectrum of fully developed NGSS-Aligned lesson plans and activities for teachers of all types from grades 4 to 12 included in the 3D Printing Lab. Developed in conjunction with educators in the field, these classes have been tested and optimized to impart critical STEM lessons. This set of lessons allow you to teach problem-solving and teamwork, not just 3D Printing!

+30 lesson plans covering: Design, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Architecture and Math.

Online PD Included

An easy integration into your curriculum is the key and our PD is designed to help you with that. Available online in a self-paced format with badges, and assessment of knowledge, this training is designed to help you learn about 3D software, hardware, printing and implementation. 

Advantages to using 3D Printing for Teachers

• Satisfy Curriculum: 3D printing and design offer a rich way to enhance and reinforce science, technology, engineering, art, math, and design skills already being taught in the classroom.
• Engage Students: 3D Printers engage students in the process of design and making all while enhancing their ability to solve problems through creative and collaborative solutions.
• Prepare Students for STEAM degrees and careers: Today’ s professionals use 3D printing to advance product development cycles. It also provides students with tangible, hands-on experience in STEAM subjects and engineering fundamentals.
• Involve the Community: 3D printing is an excellent way to reach out to the community (i.e. student project showcases, fundraisers, student-run classes)

What is the return on investment?

K-5

• Inspire curiosity in STEAM
• Create tactile learning models for complex concepts
• Establish spatial reasoning
• Early engineering concepts and process

6-8

• Develop design thinking skills
• Learn through iteration
• Hands-on engineering principles
• Deepen history lessons through re-creating artifacts

9-12

• Learn professional 3D design skills
• Simulate real-world engineering problems
• Develop college-readiness through advanced design thinking
• Unlock critical thinking skills required to bring an idea to reality