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Start your little ones with basic 3D design! Using TinkerCAD's simple shapes, students create personalized name tags. They learn basic mouse control and spatial awareness while watching their creations come to life. Perfect for beginning of the year activities!

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After reading a favorite story, students design simple character figures using basic shapes. Great for literacy integration! Students can design characters from books like 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' or 'Pete the Cat' using spheres and cylinders.

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Create simple tools for your classroom weather station! Students can design and print basic rain gauges and wind vanes. This project connects to science standards while introducing measurement concepts.

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Students design their own math manipulatives! Create fraction circles, base-10 blocks, or geometric shapes. This hands-on project reinforces math concepts while teaching design thinking. Students love using tools they've created themselves!

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Explore simple machines by designing and printing levers, pulleys, and wheel-and-axle systems. Students learn about mechanical advantage while creating their own working models. Great for physical science units!

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During state history units, have students design and print their state's symbols or landmarks. This project integrates social studies with 3D design skills. Students can create state flowers, birds, or famous buildings!

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Create accurate scale models of the solar system! Students research planet sizes and distances, then design and print planets to scale. Add rings for Saturn and surface features for Mars. A fantastic way to understand astronomical scale and proportion!

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Design and print components for ecosystem dioramas! Students can create various plants, animals, and landscape features for their chosen biome. This project combines science standards with advanced design skills and attention to detail.

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How to Make a Shoe Box Diorama - Taiga Biome (Boreal Forest) School Project

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Students research and recreate historical artifacts using 3D printing! From Native American tools to Colonial era objects, this project brings history to life. Students learn about historical significance while practicing precise measurement and design.

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Introduce students to adaptive design! Challenge them to identify a problem in their school or community and design a solution. Examples include pencil grips for younger students, bookmark holders, or simple adaptive tools. This project teaches empathy alongside engineering principles.

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3D Printed Adaptive Equipment | How to Get Started and What to Know!

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TinkerCAD is a free, web-based 3D design program perfect for elementary students. Start with their built-in tutorials and lesson plans. The block-based interface is intuitive for both teachers and students!

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Learn how to design and print in 3D, code, and create circuits using our free, easy-to-use app Tinkercad.

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Set up a print queue system where students submit designs for approval. Create a rotation schedule for longer prints. Pro tip: Start longer prints at the end of the day to have them ready the next morning!

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Always supervise printer operation. Keep the printer in a well-ventilated area and teach students about hot surfaces. Create a safety contract for students to sign before using the equipment. Remember to use child-friendly PLA filament!