Tired of printing in 2-D?. An informative video explains the basics of printing in three dimensions. It goes on to point out some of the fun and practical applications the new technology offers. 

Concepts

3-d, 3-d figures, printing, cross section, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video in a unit about cross sections
• Research some of the items that currently are being created using 3-D printing

Classroom Considerations

• Some class members may not be familiar with 3-D printing

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The video provides images of objects that have been created using 3-D printing
• The mechanical engineer in the video points out that 3-D printing is a growing STEM field

Cons

• The closed captioning is not accurate with some of the words