MakerBot Sketch 3D Printer

The MakerBot SKETCH is a classroom-friendly 3D printer designed to bring ideas to life through hands-on modeling, engineering, and iteration. With an intuitive interface, enclosed print chamber, and compatibility with cloud-based software (MakerBot CloudPrint), SKETCH allows students to design and fabricate real prototypes safely and reliably. Its manageable size and quiet operation make it ideal for classroom use, from daily STEM activities to long-term engineering projects.

The Basics

Guidebook	MakerBot Educator's Guidebook
Overview Webinar	3D Printing Made Easy: A Teacher’s Guide to Getting Started - MakerBot
Support Videos	MakerBot Support - YouTube
How 3D Printers Work	How 3D Printers Work \| How Things Work with Kamri Noel

Lesson Ideas

Multiple	Thingiverse Education
Engineering	Teach Engineering 3D Printing Lessons
Multiple	Arizona STEM Acceleration Project 3D Printing Lessons
Biomimicry	Lesson Plans \| Purdue University TRAILS

Standards Connections

3D printing has a wide variety of applications across multiple content areas! There are too many to list and it will depend on how you choose to use the 3D printer!

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