Project Title: Invention Convention in 3D
Teachers: Kari Gilbertson & Kelly Herrera
School: Voyager Elementary School
Students Impacted: 150 students in grades 2 & 3
Amount Funded: $2,000
All 2nd and 3rd-grade Voyager students would be able to create 3D models of their inventions using a 3D printer. Each year, Voyager’s 2nd and 3rd graders collaborate to hold an Invention Convention, where students research, design, and develop their own inventions or study famous inventors. A 3D printer will allow students to bring their ideas to life by creating physical models of their designs. Throughout this project, students spend weeks exploring the value of innovation through reading and writing. Incorporating 3D printing would provide an exciting opportunity for them to engage with cutting-edge technology while deepening their understanding of the invention process.