Suggested time:                 180 minutes (best to break into 3 parts)

Suggested age level:         8+

Required and optional materials:

Reflection:  *Specific printer and filament are recommendations. Feel free to use another make or model. Also, be aware that 3D printers are slow; the quality of the design also depend on the resolution of the printing.  Prior to create your design, you should consider the difficulty of the print (shapes) and the duration of the print (size).  

Optional resources

  1. Amazon.com: Tinkercad For Dummies (9781119464419): Bryant, Shaun C.: Books
  2. 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids: Create Amazing Projects with CAD Design and STEAM Ideas (Lab for Kids, 22): Sequeira, Eldrid: 9781631597992: Amazon.com: Books
  3. 3D Printing & Sudoku Lovers Puzzle Activity Gift Book: Depot, Mega Media: 9798632850827: Amazon.com: Books
  4. 3D Printing Failures: 2020 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues: Aranda, Sean, Feeney, David: 9781710054590: Amazon.com: Books

Lesson Plan (Part I:  60 min)
Go to TINKERCAD and completed the STARTER lessons (total of 4)