There are two parts to this activity: the project and the Maker’s Reflection.
Please read the prompt and guidelines for the project and begin working on it.
Before beginning your project, you can plan it out and sketch it in your Maker Notebook. Then, create your project. Once you are done, you will follow the instructions at the bottom of this post to create the Maker’s Reflection document. Once you’re done, show an instructor your entry.
Please focus on making sure these projects are solid and well documented.
Project Prompts
IMPORTANT: Please read this entire section before starting!
Choose ONE prompt for your 3D Printing mini-project. Today we’d like for you to spend at least an hour working on the design before printing it.
1. Create a design demonstrating an understanding of scale. This means taking something very large and properly transforming it into a design that looks similar.
For example:
- Model a representation of the Lincoln Memorial or another famous landmark
- Visualize skyline or topography of a major US city
- Create a miniature figurine of someone famous or a person you know
2. Create a tool or an object that has a practical use.
For example:
- A literal tool – a wrench, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, etc.
- Something that interfaces with technology – a filament holder, phone stand, cable organizer, etc.
- Something that is useful around the house or workplace – pen organizer, light switch cover, key hook, etc.
3. Create an original creature. This should be something that demonstrates knowledge of shapes and rotation.
For example:
- A robot
- An action figure or superhero
- A monster or villain
Save your work!
- The first time you save your project, use the File → Save As option and give your document a name and save it to the “Documents” folder instead of the default location. While you are working, save your work every once in a while under File -> Save. When you are all done, upload the work to Google Drive.
Take screenshots!
- You can create screenshots to document your project as you’re working as well as upload the final product. This is a good skill to practice as you’ll want to get in the habit of documenting a project as you’re working on it. Also, feel free to take pictures of any sketches that you’ve done in your notebook.
Maker’s Reflection
- Open the 3D Printing folder on the Google Drive
- Name your document like the example: “Maker’s Reflection – 3D printing – FirstInitialLastName – 20-T1”