1 Topic by dubbsd

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Topic: 3d printing demonstration for elementary school

This school year I want to set up my 3D printer at a local elementary school
so the children can see one in action. Most children that age have a short attention span
so I am trying to figure out what would be the best thing to print.

anyone have any suggestions?

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Re: 3d printing demonstration for elementary school

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:20948
Should be a pretty quick print that will also get their attention.

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3 Reply by wire10ga (edited by wire10ga 2014-08-20 00:26:41)

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Re: 3d printing demonstration for elementary school

teachers are going to love that suggestion smile

What about this
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:432223

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Re: 3d printing demonstration for elementary school

Believe it or not I do this all the time for schools in my area.  Usually, their school mascot is something they find cool, but otherwise the single-walled stretchy bracelet never fails to impress.  The key is keeping the prints fast so they don't lose interest.  Most will happily watch 5 minutes of printing something from start to finish.