Problem-Solving through 3D Printing & 3D Design: STEAM Project Guide & Curriculum

By Matthew Hagaman

3D printing can do much more than create action figures! Based on successful programming in schools, libraries, and community centers, this guide explores free and flexible projects integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Challenge 1: An Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Activity 1: Explore a Collection of Public Models Activity 2: Meet Your 3D Printer Activity 3: Get Oriented with a Slicer Activity 4: Optimize Your Slicer Challenge 2: A First Prototype Activity 1: Explore the TinkerCAD Tutorials Activity 2: Create a First Prototype Activity 3: Iterate Your Design Challenge 3: Time to Play with Clay Activity 1: Compare Traditional and Digital Clay Activity 2: Improve Your Animal Activity 3: Import Models into TinkerCAD Activity 4: Export Models from TinkerCAD for 3D Printing Challenge 4: Cookie Cutters from Scratch Activity 1: Create a Cookie Cutter Using a Single Line Activity 2: Create a Cookie Cutter Using Multiple Lines Activity 3: Trace a Cookie Cutter Activity 4: Import and Extrude Line Drawings in TinkerCAD Challenge 5: From 2D to 3D Activity 1: Break Three Dimensions Into Two Activity 2: Create the Front and Profile Views Activity 3: Modify Parts for Interconnectivity Challenge 6: Building Geared Devices Activity 1: Create Common Gears Activity 2: Assemble Gears into a Functional Device Activity 3: Modify Print Settings for Functional Parts Challenge 7: Additional Challenges Activity 1: Badge / Medallion Activity 2: Bookmarks Activity 3: Bracelets Activity 4: Light Box Activity 5: Marble Roller Coaster Activity 6: Construction Set Activity 7: Minecraft Export

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1537562029
• ISBN13: 9781537562025
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"