Design Thinking is a mindset and approach to learning, collaboration, and problem solving.
Check out our NGSS Aligned STEAM Curricula and get your Ss designing and starting their first print today.
STEAMtrax Shorts
Great for: After school programs, clubs, short class periods, beginners.
We know not everyone is looking to revamp their entire semester or trimester to squeeze in a weeklong STEM module.
These “short” projects or challenges are easy to understand and quick to complete. Many are submitted by other Teachers on the Cloud and have proven to be successful. Show your students or after school program how 3D Printing works in 1 class session or less!
STEAMtrax Full-Length Modules (more info)
Great For: Multiple Sessions or longer.
STEAMtrax is an innovative new curriculum that integrates engineering and 3D printing technology with core academic knowledge in science, math, language arts, social studies, and art. In the true spirit of the Framework for 21st Century Learning skills, students are engaged in relevant learning scenarios that encourage the essential skills of problem solving, collaboration, communication, clear and critical thinking as well as developing core academic knowledge. Each lesson imbeds 3D design, printing and scanning technology as an integral part of the STEAMtrax Engineering Process.
Makers Empire
Good for: First time designers, single-session learning periods, young learners.
Makers Empire was designed to introduce 4-13 year old students to Design Thinking and engage them in STEM learning via 3D design and 3D printing.
Makers Empire includes 150 lesson plans aligned to US Common Core standards, Next Generation Science standards, the National Curriculum (UK), and the Australian Curriculum.