3D Printing in the Primary Curriculum Guide

Developing 3D design and printing skills can begin in the Primary school. Schools can embed 3D printing across the school at all levels and in multiple subject areas, using it as a tool to increase pupil engagement and attainment.

This guide has been developed by The CREATE Education Project to provide Primary Schools with an overview of how 3D printing can be utilised within a Primary school setting across all ages, levels and curriculum areas, including:

> Getting started.
> 3D printing skills progression – a complete progression route with suggested projects for each stage. This takes pupils from total beginners designing in 2D through to them being able to design their own 3D models. The progression route can be applied from Reception upwards.
> 3D printing across the curriculum – details, examples and ideas for how 3D printing can be used across the curriculum with a dedicated section for every Primary subject area as well as cross-curricular and business enterprise ideas.
> Lots of project ideas and links to further resources and case studies.
> Further support and professional development.

This is an introductory resource to allow you explore the opportunities for 3D printing and to develop a plan for introducing 3D printing in the classroom across all ages and subjects in order to maximise the opportunities for 3D printing in school and develop pupils skills. You can access more free resources at www.createeducation.com

If you don’t have access to a 3D printer, you can borrow one to run a project in school using the free CREATE Education loan scheme, learn more at www.createeducation.com/loan-scheme