This curriculum version utilizes TinkerCAD for introductory lessons, progressing to Fusion 360 for intermediate and advanced levels. For slicing lessons, the latest version of FlashPrint by Flashforge is used. All necessary software can be freely downloaded from Autodesk.com and the Flashforge USA website.
All instructional materials are fully downloadable. To get a feel for the lesson format, please download the complimentary lesson. The curriculum is crafted to teach students about the functionality of 3D printers and their applications in various industries and society, with a primary focus on guiding students to create their own 3D designs for printing. STEM principles are integrated throughout the lesson packs, aligning with national education standards.
Each lesson includes step-by-step tutorials for designing models using TinkerCAD and Fusion 360. Additionally, there are downloadable video tutorials that demonstrate essential skills for learning 3D CAD. Every lesson comes with teaching slides, printable in-class worksheets, homework tasks, and corresponding answer sheets. To preview the content of each lesson, visit the lesson page and explore the previews below the main image. Please note that this curriculum version is non-editable.
Learnbylayers is a trusted resource in schools worldwide, with over 500,000 students benefiting from our curriculum. Schools of various types, from public-funded to private independent institutions, have embraced 3D printing. Students are actively engaged in designing their own models through our comprehensive, ready-to-teach curriculum.
"Lessons are engaging and simple to follow, especially for teachers who have no experience in 3D printing! Lessons can be adapted and edited but in my opinion, they don’t need to be! Everything is already included and ready to go as they include detailed lesson plans and all the basics of an outstanding lesson” Shanice Welsch, Sale High School
“It has helped us to quickly focus on the key skills and reduced the time spent in researching and preparing resources for students.” Ges Cocker, Dover Grammar School, Kent
Lesson 1 – An Introduction to 3D Printing
Lesson 2 – The 3D Printing process
Lesson 3 – Create a model to 3D Print
Lesson 4 – Developing modelling skills
Lesson 5 – 3D Printing Design challenge
Lesson 6 – Basic materials and slicing
Lesson 7 – End of course test
Lesson 8 – 3D Printing in our society
Lesson 9 – Different types of 3D Printers
Lesson 10 – Introduction to parametric 3D modelling
Lesson 11 – Developing CAD skills
Lesson 12 – Intermediate Design Challenge
Lesson 13 – Intermediate slicing and materials
Lesson 14 – Customised slicing
Lesson 15 – End of course assessment
Lesson 16 – 3D printing and manufacturing
Lesson 17 – Sustainability and 3D printing
Lesson 18 – Advanced parametric CAD modelling skills
Lesson 19 – Advanced Design skills – Model a smart phone case
Lesson 20 – Advanced Design challenge
Lesson 21 – Advanced assessment
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