Highlighted Project Ideas

3d Printed molecule with active site shown3D Molecular Modeling Project

This project has the students research a molecule, print the molecule, and produce a paper/poster/presentation about the molecule.

Learning objectives:

  • Learn the history and function of a biological molecule
  • Understand active sites
  • Learn 3D Printing

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3D printer printing out a chemical model3D Printable Chemical Model from Scratch

This projects has the students use a program called Avogadro to build a molecule, optimize its geometry, then print the the molecule.

Learning objectives:

  • Draw Chemical structures in Avogadro
  • Understand lowest energy configurations
  • Learn 3D Printing

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3d map of california 3D Printed Data Map Book

This project has the students create a small 3D printed data Map book. This book uses 3D printed maps to convey the change in a variable overtime. Please see ACITS member for full guide.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand best ways to visualize data
  • Explain Data variation over time

 

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3D print of Star Trek Icon3D Printed Identity Book

This project has the students create a small 3D printed book about their pop culture identity. This book will use 3D printed images to convey information about the creator. Please see ACITS member for full guide.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how Identity is shaped
  • Communicate ideas visually

 

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