King’s Academy – Junior Innovators
Junior Innovators is an immersive 3D printing class designed for kids ages 5 to 11. This course challenges their creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on design projects and introduces them to the real-world applications of 3D printing.
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Course Description
This hands-on course helps primary students explore the basics of 3D design and printing using safe, age-appropriate software. Each week they create a new object while learning shape, colour, and creative design concepts.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what 3D printing is and how it works
- Design simple 3D objects using the software
- Build spatial reasoning and creativity
- Work together to solve design challenges
Curriculum Example
| Section | Lessons |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | What is 3D Printing? • Safety & Equipment • Tour of the Software |
| Creative Design | Making Shapes • Combining Objects • Colour & Texture |
| Mini Projects | Keyring • Animal Figurine • Name Tag |
| Final Project | Team Build • Print & Presentation Day |
Extra Information
Target audiences
- Ages 5–11 | Once a week after-school sessions