This beginner's guide to 3D design and printing provides librarians with lessons, tips, and instructions for integrating these technologies into the K-12 standards-based curriculum.This fascinating primer illustrates how 3D printing can be used in different curriculum areas to engage and inspire your K-12 students. You'll gain insight into the printing process and learn how to best utilize multi-dimensional equipment in your library. Written in non-technical language, the book introduces the technology, shows how to get started, and offers ideas for creating project-based learning models.Author Lesley M. Cano, a school librarian with considerable experience integrating 3D printing into the school curriculum, discusses how to implement this technology in projects across disciplines ranging from math to fine arts and grade levels K through 12. She offers concrete examples that can be easily adjusted to fit subject areas and developmental needs. The title also includes step-by-step instructions for using freely available software tools along with practical tips and strategies to manage implementation of this innovative new technology.

CONTENTSAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Basics of 3D Modeling and PrintingChapter 2: The Role of 3D Modeling and Printing in SchoolsChapter 3: 3D Modeling Programs and ApplicationsChapter 4: Focus on 3D Modeling: TinkercadChapter 5: Focus on 3D Modeling: 123D DesignChapter 6: Focus on 3D Modeling: 3D TinChapter 7: Focus on 3D Modeling: SketchupChapter 8: 3D Modeling Using TabletsChapter 9: 3D Modeling and Printing in the Math CurriculumChapter 10: 3D Modeling and Printing in the Science CurriculumChapter 11: 3D Modeling and Printing in the Language Arts CurriculumChapter 12: 3D Modeling and Printing in the Social Studies CurriculumChapter 13: 3D Modeling and Printing in the Fine Arts CurriculumChapter 14: Tips for Successfully Integrating 3D Modeling and Printing into the CurriculumGlossaryResourcesReferencesIndex