1.      Introduce the concept 

2.     Help students understand the design process 

3.     Make meaningful connections to the curriculum 

4.     Explore the importance of iteration 

·         Create a cutaway earth model http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:254628  

·         Explore meteorology by creating physical models of storms from sateliite images  http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1174508  

·         Design and print your own cookie cutter from a lesson.  Example: Louisiana symbols  

·         Create and print robotic pieces .  

·         Build a bridge http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1378245  

·         Design freight cars and train http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1322706  

·         Minecraft EDU- create a world and print it out.  

·         Create/Print a character from a story while discussing characterization  

·         Create/Print Animal adaptations 

·         Design/Print a new insect that can survive in different climate conditions using 123D Creature App