3D Printing Blueprint Challenge: Intro CAD Activity for Middle School (L1)
By Innovative Middle School STEM
Bring real-world engineering constraints straight to your middle school classroom with this plug-and-play Introduction to 3D Printing & CAD Design Challenge! Designed specifically for grades 6–8, this complete 6-page resource packet guides students step-by-step through the process of thinking, sketching, and building in a 3D digital workspace. Whether you actually own a 3D printer or want a 100% digital, hands-on STEM experience using free CAD software (like Tinkercad), this resource turns your students into manufacturing engineers. They won't just create random shapes—they must design a promotional keychain prototype that adheres to strict manufacturing boundaries.
Find it on: Teachers Pay Teachers