Toy Inventor
Intermediate
Middle School
High School
Duration
6+ Hours
Subject Areas
Business, Engineering, Entrepreneurship
Equipment
3D Printer, CNC Router
Overview
Overview
Description: During this two-part project, students compare CNC, a subtractive manufacturing process, to 3D printing, an additive manufacturing process. The first part of the project involves designing and producing a toy on a CNC router. The second part of the project involves replicating the same toy on a 3D printer and comparing the results. Each part may be completed individually to accommodate time and equipment restrictions. This project includes two parts: CNC and 3D Printer! This project takes approximately 10 hours to complete.
Standards: This project aligns to Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, and Florida CPALMS Standards for sixth grade through twelfth grade.
21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Flexibility
Learning Outcomes
Students will…
Identify problems.
Plan and brainstorm ideas as a team.
Use technology to conduct research using a variety of sources.
Create a computer-aided design.
Use an iterative design process.
Share feedback and receive peer feedback.
Use and share makerspace equipment safely.
Compare and contrast additive manufacturing and subtractive manufacturing.
Summarize and communicate ideas effectively in the form of a presentation.
