Makerbot Education Bundle

Unmatched speed, reliability, quality, and connectivity for all your 3D printing needs.

Easy-to-use, reliable desktop 3D Printing

• Fifth-generation technology defines the new standard for ease of use, quality, and reliability.
• Powered by the new, user-friendly MakerBot Replicator 3D Printing Platform
• App and cloud enabled
• Wi-Fi, USB and Ethernet connectivity ensures a seamless production workflow
• New MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder, motion controllers, and gantry design
• On-board camera and diagnostics, and assisted build plate leveling

Advantages to using 3D Printing for Teachers

• Satisfy Curriculum: 3D printing and design offer a rich way to enhance an d reinforce science, technology, engineering, art, math, and design skills already being tau ght in the classroom.
• Engage Students: 3D Printers engage students in the process of design and maki ng all while enhancing their ability to solve problems through creative and coll aborative solutions.
• Prepare Students for STEAM degrees and careers: Today’ s professionals use 3D printing to advance product development cycles. It also provides students with tangi ble, hands-on experience in STEAM subjects and engineering fundamentals.
• Involve the Community: 3D printing is an excellent way to reach out to the community (i.e. student project showcases, fundraisers, student-run classes)

What is the return on investment?

K-5

• Inspire curiosity in STEAM
• Create tactile learning models for complex concepts
• Establish spatial reasoning
• Early engineering concepts and process

6-8

• Develop design thinking skills
• Learn through iteration
• Hands-on engineering principles
• Deepen history lessons through re-creating artifacts

9-12

• Learn professional 3D design skills
• Simulate real-world engineering problems
• Develop college-readiness through advanced design thinking
• Unlock critical thinking skills required to bring an idea to reality