# Find & Print

Subject Area: Technology

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to find a 3D model online, upload it to 3D printing software, and print a 3D model.&#x20;

Materials Needed: One computer, one Micro or Micro+ 3D printer, and one 250ft PLA 3D Ink filament spool per 2-5 students.&#x20;

Brief Description: Students will learn how to find a 3D model of an animal online, upload it to 3D printing software, and print a 3D model.&#x20;

To Prepare: Students will need a computer that has the M3D software on it. We recommend one printer per every 2-5 students. The Micro or Micro+ 3D printer will need to be plugged into both the wall and the computer. Each printer will need to have a 250ft spool of PLA feeding into the external port. A spool holder is also recommended.&#x20;

If you need assistance with any of the above please see our guides at support.printm3d.com.&#x20;

Lesson Plan:&#x20;

1\. Students will go online to: <https://www.thingiverse.com> and type “animal” in the search bar. Alternatively, they could search for the name of the animal they would like to print, such as “Tiger.”&#x20;

2\. Once they have selected the model they would like to print, they need to download it to the computer.&#x20;

3\. Open the M3D software on the computer and upload the model.&#x20;

4\. If the model is too large, scale the model to a desired size and click print.&#x20;

5\. Once the print has completed, remove it from the print bed. Students now have a 3D printed animal they can take home.\
&#x20;Updated: Mar 16 (4 months ago)

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