This document provides an overview of a presentation about introducing 3D printing in schools. It includes information on collaboration between libraries and classrooms, lesson plan samples, and videos demonstrating 3D printing. Web-based and iPad apps for 3D design like Cubify, Tinkercad, and My Little Monster are presented. Student design challenges are outlined and examples of student 3D designs are shown. Resources for online 3D printing services and additional handouts are also listed. Contact information is provided for any questions.

1. Vincenzo La Ruina
&
Lisa Smyth

2. AGENDA
Overview of 3D project in school
Collaboration between library &
classroom
Lesson plan samples with
videos
Real time 3D printing of object
?’s

3. OBJECTIVES
Leave empowered and equipped with
lessons to start 3D Printing in the
library/classroom.
Leave with a set of resources that will
provide all the tools (nuts and bolts) to
take that jump and introduce this
technology with confidence.

4. Benefits of 3D Printing
Creates excitement and builds
engagement
Compliments STEM education curriculum
Opens new possibilities for learning
Promotes problem solving
Allows students to experience the model
stage of the design process
Introduces students to additive
manufacturing process.

5. Introduction Videos
What is 3D Printing?
How 3D Printing works?
3D Printer Project Summary
3D Printing- Brain POP

6. 3D DESIGN APPS
WEB- BASED
 CUBIFY- (3rd Gr. +), build rocket, tag, ring &
more
 TINKERCAD- (5th Gr. +) Series of tutorials
iPADS
 CUBIFY DRAW (1st Gr.+) 3D drawing tool
 MORPHI (5th Gr. +) similar to Tinkercad
 MY LITTLE MONSTER (3rd Gr. +) pay to print

7. http://cubify.com/store/kids
CUBIFY

8. CUBIFY- ROCKET
http://cubify.com/create/spacerocke

9. CUBIFY- RING
http://cubify.com/create/ring

10. CUBIFY- TAG
http://cubify.com/create/pendant

11. TINKERCAD

12. Design Challenges
Design a logo for GMS
Design a car
Design a spaceship
Design something you can
wear
Design a house
Design a bridge
Design a plane
Design a unique shape
Design an animal
Design a LEGO person
Design a small monster
Design a plant
Design a robot
Design a boat that will float
Design a tree
Design a chair
Design a bow
Design a sculpture
Design a new tool that can be
used for something.

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31. MY LITTLE MONSTER

32. DR. FLUFF’S
ROBOT FACTORY
http://robotfactory.thinkerthing.com

35. ON-LINE 3D PRINTING
SERVICE
http://www.sculpteo.com/en/

40. Additional Hand Outs
Everything you need to know to 3D Print,
Now!
Lesson Plans (Design Challenge & Rocket
Ship)
Student Instructions for 3D Design
Challenge in the Library
3D Printer Check list
Presentation & Handouts will be available
after conference on libguide

41. ?’s
VincenzoLaRuina@gmail.com
LisaSmyth@bayshoreschools.
org