3D Molecular Modeling Project

3d Printed molecule with active site shown

This project has the students research a molecule, print the molecule, and produce a paper/poster/presentation about the molecule.

Learning objectives:

Learn the history and function of a biological molecule
Understand active sites
Learn 3D Printing

Programs Used:

3D Printable Chemical Model from Scratch

"3D printer printing out a chemical model"

This projects has the students use a program called Avogadro to build a molecule, optimize its geometry, then print the the molecule.

Learning objectives:

Draw Chemical structures in Avogadro
Understand lowest energy configurations
Learn 3D Printing

Programs Used:

3D Printed Data Map Book

"3d map of california "

his project has the students create a small 3D printed data Map book. This book uses 3D printed maps to convey the change in a variable overtime. Please see ACITS member for full guide. Download the File.

Learning Objectives:

Understand best ways to visualize data
Explain Data variation over time

Programs Used:

Social Explorer (or other data source)
3D builder (Windows 10 app)
Tinkercad

3D Printed Identity Book

"3D print of Star Trek Icon"

This project has the students create a small 3D printed book about their pop culture identity. This book will use 3D printed images to convey information about the creator. Please see ACITS member for full guide. Download the File.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how Identity is shaped
Communicate ideas visually

Programs Used:

Thingiverse
3D builder (Windows 10 app)
Tinkercad