Student Learning Brought To Life

3D
PRINTING

Our vision:
Haralson County
Schools will be
recognized as a
leader in
improving
student
achievement for
ALL Students.

3D Printing Supports The

Vision Of Our School
System
To engage todays digital natives we must put real world
technology in their hands.
3-D Printing is
recognized as an
emerging technology
on the cutting edge of
design and
manufacturing.

3D Printing Brings Ideas To

Life
A 3-D Printer can support curriculum standards in:

Algebra
Geometry
Physics
Chemistry
Robotics and Engineering
CAD

The combination of projects and

technology keeps students excited
about learning!

What is 3D Printing?
3-D printing is a process for making a physical object from a
three dimensional digital model by laying down many
successive thin layers of a material.

3D Printers can be used by

all of our students K-12.
All of Haralson County schools currently
have classroom computers as well as
computer labs.
The use of this
technology can be
incorporated into
science and math
classes at all
levels.

Whats needed?
Three things are needed to get a class
exploring the virtually limitless world of 3D
Printing.
1. A 3D Printer Unit
2. A Classroom Computer
3. An Enthusiastic Teacher

A 3D Printer Unit
There are several entry levels for this
technology.
3D Printers come in a variety of sizes and
price points.
There are:
small units that can be used for limited
size projects such as those that would
be applicable for elementary settings.
medium size printers that allow for a
wide range of projects suitable for
middle and high school classes.
very large printers that offer maximum
range of 3D printing capabilities.

Classroom Computers
The Haralson County
School System has
computers for every
classroom, dedicated
computer labs and
teacher computer work
stations. The basic
software needed for
design and printing are
included with the
purchase of a 3D
Printer.

An Enthusiastic Teacher
An enthusiastic teacher is needed in
order to get the most out of a 3D
Printer.
The teacher will need:
basic computer skills
professional development
Much of the training required to use
a 3D printer is supplied through the
manufacturer via online tutorial.
Manufacturers also provide technical
support.

Classroom
Applications
3D Printing promotes scientific inquiry, project based
learning, and collaborative learning strategies.
Learning Becomes Authentic When Real Physical Products Are Produced!
3D Printing allows students to:
Develop technology skills
Create and design
Produce original products
Engage in project based learning
Use technology that is used by experts in
design, engineering, and manufacturing
Experiment with abstract concepts in a tangible way

Check out how these students

are using 3D Printing!

Cost and Limitations

Cost per elementary classroom= $1875.00
$1375.00 MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer
$500.00 Printer materials

Cost per middle and high school classroom= $3649.00

$2899.00 MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer
$750.00 Printer materials

The high initial cost is the primary limitation in the use

of this technology.
The technology possess no health, safety, or privacy
danger to students or faculty. All materials used in the
printing process are nonhazardous.

Sources of Funding

Existing technology grant

Seek additional technology grants
Cooperate donations (Honda Precision Parts)
MakerBot Bundle Teacher Donation Program
Individual class fundraisers

Community and Global

Connection
Honda Precision Parts has a large manufacturing
facility in Haralson County. This facility provides
100s of skilled manufacturing jobs for our
community. These skilled workers design and
produce parts using this same 3D printing
technology. Honda relies on this community to
produce a technologically skilled work force.
Incorporating the use of 3D Printing into our
science and mathematics classes will help us
produce graduates with the technology skills
needed to compete for these jobs locally and
globally.

Plan for
Implementation

Step 1. Supply information to the administration to develop

a desire to build on the technology the county already has
in place.
(demonstrate how the technology has been used in other
school settings)
Step 2. Create a coalition of stakeholders.
(administration, faculty, and community leaders)
Step 3. Fully develop the vision of how this technology will
be used in the school.
(developed by members of the coalition of stakeholders)
Step 4. Communicate the vision.
(present information in various forms such as emails,
faculty meetings, school Facebook page)

Plan for
Implementation

Step 5. Identify obstacles and work to overcome them.

(both technical and personnel)
Step 6. Demonstrate the benefits of implementation.
(begin with one 3D printer in each school, have
participating teachers demonstrate successful use of the
technology)
Step 7. Build on interest created by the initial roll out of
implementation.
(facilitate more involvement, roll out additional new
equipment gradually)
Step 8. Anchor the implementation.
(ensure continued funding and technical support)

References:
www.makerbot.com
www.midtools.com
www.haralson.k12.ga.us
George School Students Explore 3D Printing video
retrieved from Youtube.com