From 2D to 3D Printing Workshop

Overview

Inspire and engage students in STEAM with a 3D printing workshop

These cross-curricular workshops have been developed to help schools deliver a wider curriculum experience whilst introducing students to 3D printing technology and 3D modelling software.

Our different themed workshops are for Years 2-6  and are fully mapped to the KS1 and KS2 Design Technology, Computing, Mathematics, Science, Art, Literacy and History curriculums.

Each workshop provides:

• a complete project around a topic
• resources fully mapped to the relevant curriculum areas
• copy of all the workshop resources, enabling them to run the workshop with other groups of students in the future, potentially taking advantage of the FREE CREATE Education 3D printer loan scheme

During the workshop’s students will:

• learn how 3D printers work
• discover some of the applications of 3D printing
• design and create their own 3D model

All workshops:

• run for half a day*
• with a maximum of 30 students
• 2½ – 3hrs to work around individual school day timings

From £300 for a half day workshop (dependent upon location of school)

Learning Outcomes

Planned Learning Experiences

In this workshop students will:

• Learn how 3D printers work and how they can produce 3D object.
• Understand that a 3D printed model is usually made from a 3D design.
• Learn how to produce a 3D model from a 2D sketch using the “scribble” tool in Tinkercad 3D modelling software.
• Produce a 3D model of a cookie cutter using Tinkercad software.
• Learn how 3D objects can be made from nets then make common 3D shapes from nets.
• Learn how 3D prints are made up from layers of material then make simple models from layers of card.
• Complete a workshop evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

• 3D model made from a card net.
• 3D model made from layers of card.
• 3D CAD model design of a cookie cutter.
• 3D printed cookie cutter.
• Project evaluation.

Key concepts and terminology

• Additive manufacturing
• 3D modelling
• 3D printing
• Slicing
• CAD (computer aided design)
• CAM (computer aided manufacturing)
• 3D net
• 3D shapes eg cube, cuboid, pyramid, cylinder, cone, sphere, tetrahedron

Curriculum Links

KS1 Yr2 Maths POS

• To identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides.
• To identify and describe the properties of 3-D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces.
• To identify 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes.
• To compare and sort common 2-D and 3-D shapes.

KS2 Yr3 Maths POS

• To draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes using modelling materials.
• To recognise 3-D shapes in different orientations and describe them.

KS1 Computing POS

• Can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies.
• Are confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
• To use technology purposefully to create, manipulate and retrieve digital content.
• To recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.

KS2 Computing POS

• Are confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
• To apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies.
• To work with various forms of output.
• To use and combine a variety of software on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs and content.

KS1 Art POS

• To use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
• To use drawing and sculpture to develop and share their ideas and imagination.
• To develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using line, shape, form and space.

KS2 Art POS

• To develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design.
• To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing and sculpture with a range of materials.

KS1 Design Technology POS

• To design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria.
• To generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through information and communication technology.
• To use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks.
• To use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials.
• To evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria.

KS2 Design Technology POS

• To develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
• To build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills.
• To generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through computer-aided design.
• To use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, shaping], accurately.
• To evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work.

Testimonials

“Excellent company – great ethos and work ethic. CREATE is always looking for new ways of delivering inspiring workshops to children across the UK. Their commitment to STEM/STEAM is second to none and they are always happy to help and support”

“This project is fantastic. We were taken through the basics of 3D printing, eventually producing a wheel. The variations that anyone can make with the Ultimaker printer is endless and lets the child’s mind create. A great opening into the world engineering that this country needs for the future. I recommend this project to any school.”

“An excellent day from The CREATE Education Project. supporting both students and teaching staff to bring to life the new opportunities in 3D printing. Encouraging innovation, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and making Engineering more accessible to both boys and girls.”