3D Printing 101
by Patricia Blickfeldt
This lesson includes slides sharing an introduction to 3D printing and how it works. Students will then research ways 3D printing is used in the real world.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Fuc7_kkEtGYhXBv9Qi_ZhCBvz92DXRhV/edit?u…Subject Area
Technology 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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