XYZprinting/ Bath County High School
XYZprinting education application
Bath County High School using XYZprinting's 3D printing technology to produce architectural models.
XYZprinting is to deliver a free 3D printer to every school that purchases its K-12 STEAM curricula.
The company is hoping the offer of a desktop platform will encourage more teachers to integrate 3D printing into their syllabuses.
XYZprinting’s STEAM curricula offers up to 40 different lesson plans, which are divided into offerings for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grade students. Each give teachers unlimited access to the plans for one year at the cost of $250 for K-5 and 6-8 grade teachers, and $500 for 9-12.
Upon investing in the K-12 STEAM curricula, K-5 schools will receive the da Vinci Jr 1.0 3-in-1 system, which, as well as extrusion 3D printing, offers 3D scanning, and should the user wish to upgrade, laser engraving. For Grade 6-8 and 9-12 schools, XYZprinting will deliver the da Vinci 1.1 Plus, a machine with a larger build volume (200 x 200 x 200 mm), a colour touch screen, and the ability to print in ABS and PLA materials.
Schools also have access to step-by-step instructions, free software resources for the students to use, and an online domain whereby teachers can share 3D printing projects within an educators community.
XYZprinting hopes by providing 3D printers of equal value to the curriculums for the price of nothing, more schools and teachers will be enticed to enable young students to get to grips with new technologies and enhance their aptitude in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.
“The XYZprinting STEAM curricula allows students to explore 3D printing and apply science concepts in an engaging, innovative, and futuristic way,” commented Gina Thackrey, a STEM teacher and Innovative Educational Program Specialist in San Diego, CA. “Bringing 3D printing into your classroom has never been easier or more affordable. My students have loved the opportunity to bring their ideas to life, create unique prototypes, and practice skills that prepare them for their future.”
