3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids: Create Amazing Projects with CAD Design and STEAM Ideas

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Eldrid Sequeira

3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids

Create Amazing Projects with CAD Design and STEAM Ideas

Eldrid Sequeira

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Quarry Books
04 February 2020

Educational: Art & design; Educational: Design & technology; Educational: IT & computing, ICT

Series: Lab for Kids

Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology.

Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the simple steps to create a variety of different projects. Learn about the fascinating science behind your creations. Get guidance on organizing team activities and contests.

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Be a part of the future with 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids!

By: Eldrid Sequeira
Imprint: Quarry Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 22
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781631597992
ISBN 10: 163159799X
Series: Lab for Kids
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 04 February 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 to 13 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: Welcome to CAD Design & 3D Printing! 3D Printing Basics MAKING 3D PROJECTS WITH TINKERCAD Getting Started with Tinkercad LAB 1 Basic Shapes with Straight Edges: Square Prisms LAB 2 Basic Shapes with Curved Edges: Cylinders LAB 3 Tangram Puzzle LAB 4 Designing Jewelry LAB 5 Coat Hook/Curtain Tieback LAB 6 Local Architecture: Making Local Landmarks LAB 7 Hair Comb LAB 8 Paperclip LAB 9 Pasta Spoon LAB 10 Crushing the Alphabet: Testing Structural Strength LAB 11 Artificial Coral Reef LAB 12 Whistle Design LAB 13 Basic Dovetail Joint LAB 14 Phone Holder LAB 15 Camera Holder with Ball-and-Socket Joint LAB 16 Lockable Ball-and-Socket Camera Holder LAB 17 3D Puzzles LAB 18 Body Part: Human Hand LAB 19 Body System: Human Arm LAB 20 Mini-Guitars with Multiple String Types LAB 21 Reverse Engineering LAB 22 Thingiverse: Downloadable 3D Models MAKING 3D PROJECTS WITH SKETCHUP Getting Started with SketchUp LAB 23 Basic 3D Shapes LAB 24 Removing Material from a 3D Object LAB 25 Removing Material and Combining Basic Shapes LAB 26 Rear Wing for a Sports Car Glossary Answers Acknowledgments About the Author

Eldrid Sequeira is an educator and engineer who has spent almost 20 years in education, first as a teacher, then in education management. He is currently the Director of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at Public Preparatory Network in New York City, leading the charter school network's high growth in academic proficiency. Previously, Sequeira held roles in managing math and technology-based education programs for more than 300 K-12 schools for the New York City Department of Education. He is also the founder of Dimension Learning, an award-winning nonprofit organization that has been providing afterschool STEM programming to students in grades 2-12 in New York City for five years. A frequent speaker on STEM education and careers, Sequeira has made appearances at the New York City Mathematics Project Annual Educators Conference, ChickTech NYC ACT-W Conference, and World Maker Faire New York. He is the creative driving force behind the curriculum at Dimension Learning and numerous other STEM programs through the NYC Department of Education and with Public Prep. He lives in New York City.