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3D printing offers me the chance to be creative, to solve problems (both the big ones and the little ones), and to help others. I love developing resources to introduce others to exciting, ever-expanding world of 3D printing.
So how did I start 3D printing? My husband is a professor of Mechanical Engineering. The spring of 2019 he decided that he thought it would be valuable for his university to offer a summer camp for 5th-12th graders to introduce them to Engineering, and more specifically to 3D Printing. I was an experienced teacher (having taught high school and college-level German for 15+ years), but I knew nothing about 3D printing.
I agreed to help him that summer, and the rest was history. I studied, learned and practiced everything 3D printing. Together we loved designing the camp, and at the end of the week, the students and parents were pleading for more. We started offering 3D printing classes on Friday nights and begin creating new camps for the following summers. I spent a lot of time developing resources and curriculum for these workshops and camps and realized that other teachers might benefit from them, so I polished them up a bit and began offering them on TPT.
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3D Print Your Own Articulated Animal | A Tinkercad Tutorial
In this step-by-step tutorial students will learn to design and print their very own articulated creatures using Tinkercad. Articulated animals (i.e. snakes, lizards and octopuses) are some of the most popular items people choose to 3D print because not only are they fun to play with, they are also an amazing demonstration of what 3D printing is capable of. By learning to create their own animals, students will learn to truly understand how the articulation works and will be able to design any
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Summer Projects - Level 2 Bundle
3D Print Your Own Crazy Creature | A Step-by-Step Tinkercad Tutorial
Teach students Tinkercad as they learn to design and 3D print their own crazy creatures! They can make creatures that look like animals, people or aliens or all of the above. They can use some of the objects already available in Tinkercad, or they can create their own. Students love this activity because they get to be creative, but this activity helps them learn the importance of viewing their designs from multiple angles, making sure that all of their pieces are connected, and ensuring that al
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Arts)
3D Print Your Own Block Figures | A Step-by-Step Tinkercad Tutorial
Design and 3D print your own custom figurines! With arms, legs and a head that move, these figures are fun to design and to play with or display. You can make a basic block man or add a lot of detail. You can make your figure look like a favorite character from a book, movie or video game. You can make your figure look like a person from history, a person from your family or even a pet. The block figures are made up of 5 small pieces (the legs, the body, the arms, the head and the hair), which
5th - 12th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Social Studies
3D Print Your Own Shoe Charms | A Tinkercad Tutorial
Design and 3D print original charms for your clogs. Make your Crocs unique! This step-by-step tutorial will show your students (or you) how to design charms that will fit into the holes of standard Crocs shoes. The instructions explain the entire design process using a letter design, a butterfly design and an Emoji design. Following the same process will allow you to design any object you want. These are also quick prints and will print in 15-30 minutes on most 3D printers. OverviewDo you have
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Summer Projects - Level 1 Bundle
3D Print a Flexi Animal: A Step-by-Step Tinkercad Tutorial
OverviewIn this step-by-step tutorial your students (or you) will learn to create a flexi animal using Tinkercad. ( Tinkercad is a free online program for designing 3D printable objects.) The fun thing about the flexi (aka. articulated) animals is that they actually print with the hinges in place. There is no post processing. Students may create whatever animal (or other shape) they desire and will learn how to add the hinges. You will receive the tutorial in 3 different formats. There is a Vi
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own School Supplies: Level 2 Bundle
3D Print Your Own Beginner Projects: Megabundle
Create your own school supplies! Design your own toys! In these step-by-step tutorials your students (or you) will learn to create 9 different items: a building brick (with or without personalization) - compatible with standard building bricks a toy car a fidget spinnera pencil holdera bird window hanger a nametaga personalized keychain / zipper pulla bookmarka storage boxYou will use a program called Tinkercad, which is a free online program for designing 3D printable objects. If you are new
3rd - 12th
Art, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Full Year of 3D Printing Mega Bundle! -- Projects to 3D Print for Every Season
This huge mega bundle includes projects to keep you and your students 3D printing the entire year! From fall to winter to spring to summer, each project includes a step-by-step design tutorial, as well as a video guide. This mega bundle provides you with everything you need to teach your students (or yourself) how to design: SpringValentine Cards (Level 1)an Easter Egg (Level 1)an Egg Cup (Level 1)Stained Glass (Level 2)a Spring Scene (Level 2)an Action Figure (Level 2)a Self-Watering Planter (L
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Intro to 3D Printing: 10 Easy-to-Follow Lessons
Teach your students the skills they need to be successful 3D printers and 3D designers. This compilation of lesson plans has been carefully designed to help you introduce your students to 3D printing. The ten lessons (plus one bonus lesson) will teach your students how to use a 3D printer and how to successfully design 3D printable objects. The lesson plans advance through a series of stages to help students acquire the skills they need. Students will begin by printing objects that have been pre
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
 +6
Intro to 3D Printing Junior | 4 Lessons + 4 Tinkercad Projects
Teach your students the basics they need to get started in 3D printing and Tinkercad. Perfect for 2nd - 8th graders! Included with this download: Video LessonsWhat Is 3D Printing?Tinkercad and the Mouse (Getting Around in Tinkercad)From a 3D Design to a 3D Print (Slicing)The 4 Design Mistakes That Will Doom Your Prints to Failure10 Great Uses for 3D Printing4 Step-by-Step Design Tutorials (available in both video and .pdf format)BookmarkPlant Marker (+Planter)Take-Apart CarAward MedalTeacher's G
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Graphic Arts
3D Print Your Own Keychain / Zipper Pull: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this step-by-step tutorial your students (or you) will learn to create a keychain / zipper pull using a program called Tinkercad. (Tinkercad is a free online program for designing 3D printable objects.) The zipper pull can be attached to the zipper of a backpack, a jacket, a suitcase, etc., or it can be used as a keychain. These are great for classes because they print quickly! The tutorial includes instructions for printing with a single color printer (and changing the color midprint) or wit
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own School Supplies: Level 1 Bundle
3D Print Your Own Round Ornament | A Step-by-Step Tinkercad Tutorial
"Make" Christmas merry by letting your students design and 3D print their very own Christmas ornaments. This step-by-step tutorial will show students how to use Tinkercad to import clipart or their own artwork to make a uniquely-designed ornament. OverviewDo you have a 3D printer but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Are you looking for ready-to-go projects to teach your students valuable 3D design / CAD skills? Do you need creative, engaging STEM activities? Then Teach Me 3DP Tutoria
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Christmas Projects: Level 1 Bundle
3D Print Your Own Candle Holder | A 3D Printing Tinkercad Tutorial
Design and 3D print a custom candle holder! Learn Tinkercad and 3D printing while creating a candle holder that can hold a battery-powered tea light. These make great gifts for Christmas, Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. OverviewDo you have a 3D printer but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Are you looking for ready-to-go projects to teach your students valuable 3D design / CAD skills? Do you need creative, engaging STEM activities? Then Teach Me 3DP Tutorials were designed for you. You will
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Graphic Arts
Make It Move (and learn about Physics): 3D Printing Megabundle
Use these step-by-step tutorials to teach your students (or yourself) how to create 3D Printable objects that move. Each project can be used "just for fun" or for demonstrating important scientific concepts, such as air pressure, center of gravity, electrical circuits and heat transfer. This Mega Bundle includes complete tutorials to show you and your students how to create: a Marble Run (Level 1 - teach gravity, potential energy)a Stomp Rocket (Level 1 - teach air pressure, center of gravity,
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics
3D Print Your Own Bubble Wand | A Step-by-Step Tinkercad Tutorial
Learn how to design and 3D print a customized bubble wand using Tinkercad! In this step-by-step tutorial your students (or you) will learn everything you need to create a bubble wand. Younger and less experienced designers can create a basic round bubble wand complete with an initial at the bottom, while those ready for a challenge can learn to create patterns and add images to their wands. Along with the tutorial is a teacher guide for exploring more STEM principles using bubbles. OverviewDo yo
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
7.G.B.6
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS4-2
 +2
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Summer Projects - Level 1 Bundle
3D Print Your Own Bobblehead
Make heads spin and bobble with these 3D printed bobbleheads! Follow a step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create your very own bobblehead. This download includes two different variations of this project: one for beginning / younger students and one for more advanced designers. In the Level 1 tutorial, students will use Tinkercad. They will be given 3 different options (C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu/Baby Yoda) and will learn the steps necessary to take the head and body and make them into a bob
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Also included in:Â Make It Move (and learn about Physics): 3D Printing Megabundle
3D Print Your Own Self-Watering Planter
This step-by-step tutorial will guide you and your students through the process of creating a self-watering planter in Tinkercad. Students will learn to take their Tinkercad skills to a new level as they use the ruler and workplane features. They will learn how to create their own holes for cutting out shapes. The finished product is great for studying plants, for brightening up the classroom or for giving as a gift. OverviewDo you have a 3D printer but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Are
5th - 12th
Engineering, Science
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Spring Projects: Level 2 Bundle
3D Printing with Simple Circuits | A Complete Unit Plan
Teach your students about simple circuits and how to incorporate them into their own 3D-printed designs. Overview:This unit is divided into 3 parts: Part 1 (Introduction to New Material) - Students will learn about simple electric circuits through direct instruction and through hands-on experience with circuit components. Part 2 (Guided Practice) - Students will follow a step-by-step tutorial to design a desktop fan in Tinkercad. They will then print out their fans and wire them using what th
5th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
 +5
3D Print Your Own Truck Using a Simple Circuit | A Tinkercad Tutorial
In this step-by-step tutorial students learn how to create a truck that actually moves using a simple battery circuit. This is a fun and meaningful project for learning about circuits and electricity. The tutorial is broken down into two parts, so you can choose whether you want students to only design the truck base (the part necessary for it to run) or whether you want them to also add a customized cab and trailer. Students (and adults, too) love racing their cars against one another. Overview
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Robotics, Science
NGSS
HS-PS3-2
, HS-PS3-3
3D Print Your Own Toy Car: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this step-by-step tutorial your students (or you) will learn to create a toy car using a program called Tinkercad. The tutorial can be printed as a booklet, viewed as a YouTube video, or viewed step-by-step online. Students may create the car exactly as pictured or create their own inspired car designs. OverviewDo you have a 3D printer but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Are you looking for ready-to-go projects to teach your students valuable 3D design / CAD skills? Do you need creative
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Toys: Level 1 Bundle
3D Print Your Own Christmas Ornament
"Make" Christmas merry by designing and 3D printing your very own Christmas ornament. Follow these step-by-step instructions for creating a gingerbread man ornament in Tinkercad. You can design the ornament exactly as pictured or use your imagination to create a completely different type of ornament. OverviewDo you have a 3D printer but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Are you looking for ready-to-go projects to teach your students valuable 3D design / CAD skills? Do you need creativ
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in:Â 3D Print Your Own Christmas Projects: Level 1 Bundle
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About the store
Experience
3D printing offers me the chance to be creative, to solve problems (both the big ones and the little ones), and to help others. I love developing resources to introduce others to exciting, ever-expanding world of 3D printing.
So how did I start 3D printing? My husband is a professor of Mechanical Engineering. The spring of 2019 he decided that he thought it would be valuable for his university to offer a summer camp for 5th-12th graders to introduce them to Engineering, and more specifically to 3D Printing. I was an experienced teacher (having taught high school and college-level German for 15+ years), but I knew nothing about 3D printing.
I agreed to help him that summer, and the rest was history. I studied, learned and practiced everything 3D printing. Together we loved designing the camp, and at the end of the week, the students and parents were pleading for more. We started offering 3D printing classes on Friday nights and begin creating new camps for the following summers. I spent a lot of time developing resources and curriculum for these workshops and camps and realized that other teachers might benefit from them, so I polished them up a bit and began offering them on TPT.
Teaching style
I love to challenge my students to solve problems and to become increasingly more independent.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Winner of the 2019 Instructables Teacher Contest (Entry: 3D Print Your Own Engine) - Judges' Prize
My own education history
M.A. Educational Technology - University of Missouri
M.A. Teaching - Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. German - Samford University
Additional biographical information
I teach German and 3D Printing. I also homeschool our 3 boys and love spending time with my family. We love hiking, mountain biking, running, and soccer, and when I get the chance, I also love gardening and cooking.
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