EIHS CORE Students Create Keychains Using 3D Design
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East Islip High School’s CORE technology skills class, taught by James Connell, recently completed a five-week program in 3D design. Utilizing an online application called Tinkercad, the students designed and created “East Islip” 3D keychains. Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design, electronics and coding, was created to build STEAM confidence by bringing project-based learning to the classroom.
The CORE keychains were envisioned entirely by the students themselves with the intent of selling their designs at the school store upon completion. After the designs were finished on the computer, they printed them on the school’s Flash Forge 3D printers. The completed prints will be put on a display board that was built by technology education woodworking course students, and the keychains are now on sale at the school store for $1 to $2, depending on the product choice of one-color or two-color prints.
“I really enjoyed using Tinkercad to create my keychain, and being able to print my design on a 3D printer was amazing,” CORE technology skills student Emily Maccarone said.
“3D printing has come a long way in the past few years,” Connell said. “What seemed like science fiction many years ago is now a practical application for both teachers and students alike. I’m glad that the CORE students have gotten the opportunity to master this process and can now sell some of their creations at the school store.”
Date Added: 4/5/2023