Past projects 3
3D Printer for STEM Class
Funded Aug 8, 2024Thank you so much for funding my project! My students are absolutely excited about the idea of getting to design and print their very own 3D projects. This technology will greatly impact the students and their ability to problem solve and also use hands on technology.
Many of these students have not had the opportunity to use a 3D printer and are excited to try and design their very own keychain and print it. They have also made plans to try and design Christmas ornaments to sell as a class fundraiser to help them purchase more filament for the printer.
Thanks again for your generous donation, the students are excited to get started printing!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Falsetto
This classroom project was brought to life by Governor Jared Polis.STEM Maker Space
Funded Sep 24, 2023Thank you for your generous donation. I have been teaching STEM for the last 6 years. STEM is such an important field and it is growing at a tremendous rate so there are a lot of opportunities for students choosing this field as a career. After taking a field trip to a local community college, I was inspired to start developing a Maker Space for my students. The field trip was at the STEM Center of the college and students got to tour the Maker Space available to the college students. A good portion of this space was reserved for 3D printing. The students were really excited about this opportunity as well. The supplies you have provided for our students have had an immediate impact on them. By learning how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), the students are actively using the engineering process to find and solve problems within their designs.
For our first 3D printing project, the students designed and printed a stamp for the teachers at our school with their name on it. This provided a unique and unexpected learning opportunity. The students were excited and anxious to start printing. Through several iterations, they learned how to properly design the stamp in CAD before printing. Most students had to experience failure of their 3D prints in order to figure out how to change the design. For example, when placing text on the stamp it needs to be placed backwards in order to stamp the name in the correct direction. The students then had to figure out how to reverse text and letters in CAD. They will also have access to 3D printing pens. They are excited to start using this Maker Space technology to make a little school store. This was their idea and they wanted to design items, make them, and then sell them to the other students and staff.
The students are thrilled to be able to have access to technology in a Maker Space. They can design something and literally watch it come to life. This has inspired several students to try out individual projects. Some students proposed the idea of making 3D models of cells for science class. Other students want to design and make stickers. Well all of the students are excited to use the Maker Space, there is a small group of them that have really taken it by the reigns. They will gladly demonstrate to other students how to work around certain problems in CAD and SketchUp and even teach the class! I can't say thank you enough, without your help this technology would be out of reach for my classes. Thanks again for inspiring a future generation of engineers and makers!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Falsetto
This classroom project was brought to life by Gov. Jared Polis & the Colorado Dept. of Education.3D Printer and Supplies for STEM Class
Funded Aug 31, 2023I again wanted to thank you for your generous donation. I have been teaching STEM for the last 6 years. Each year I take professional development classes to try and enhance the curriculum for our students. STEM is such an important field and it is growing at a tremendous rate so there are a lot of opportunities for students choosing this field as a career. After taking a field trip to a local community college, I was inspired to start 3D printing with my students. The students were really excited about this opportunity as well. The supplies you have provided for our students have had an immediate impact on them. By learning how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), the students are actively using the engineering process to find and solve problems within their designs.
For our first 3D printing project, the students designed and printed a stamp for the teachers at our school with their name on it. This provided a unique and unexpected learning opportunity. The students were excited and anxious to start printing. Through several iterations, they learned how to properly design the stamp in CAD before printing. Most students had to experience failure of their 3D prints in order to figure out how to change the design. For example, when placing text on the stamp it needs to be placed backwards in order to stamp the name in the correct direction. The students then had to figure out how to reverse text and letters in CAD.
The students are thrilled to be able to 3D print. They can design something and literally watch it come to life. This has inspired several students to try out individual projects. Some students proposed the idea of making 3D models of cells for science class. Other students wanted to print cell phone cases. Well all of the students are excited to use the 3D printer, there is a small group of them that have really taken it by the reigns. They will gladly demonstrate to other students how to work around certain problems in CAD and even teach the class! I can't say thank you enough, without your help this technology would be out of reach for my classes. Thanks again for inspiring a future generation of engineers!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Falsetto
This classroom project was brought to life by Colorado Department of Education.