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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: 'Print' Almost Anything

For Students 9th - 10th
3-D printers are tools which allow people to design and "print" just about anything imagined. This newer technology is still evolving and developers find ways to utilize the printers for many purposes.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Fellows in the Field: Skylar Tibbits

For Students 9th - 10th
Skylar Tibbits and his team at MIT's Self Assembly Lab are working on materials to create 4-D printing. What exactly is 4-D printing? The Self Assembly Lab works to create physical objects that can self-construct from stored memory...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Army Eyes 3 D Printed Food for Soldiers by Aarti Shahani

For Students 7th - 8th
Today, when most people think of a printer, they think of a laser jet printer that prints ink on paper. But thanks to new technology, engineers have developed 3D printers that can print objects-and even food. As you read, take notes...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Computer Input & Output Devices

For Students 3rd - 6th
Children use different computer devices every day. Some devices are used to input information, while others are to output information from our computers. We will learn about 3D printers, scanners, projectors and more!