The past decade has seen an exponential increase of innovative applications of 3D technology in the geosciences. Here, we present a case study from the Florida Museum of Natural History applied to the multidisciplinary field of paleontology.
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Publication
The use of 3D printing in science, technology, en- gineering and mathematics (STEM) learning is a promising way for integrated STEM education.
Fossils and the science of paleontology provide a charismatic gateway to integrate STEM teaching and learning.
Fossils and the science of paleontology provide a charismatic gateway to integrate STEM teaching and learning.
Curricular Materials
Engaging K-12 Students in Integrated STEM via 3D Digitization, Printing and Paleontology
DRIVING QUESTION: How wide is the scale of living beings that we encounter, even if we can’t see them?
DRIVING QUESTION: If you find a fossilized skull, what clues tell you if it is a mammal or reptile?
Video
This is a poster session summary of Megan Hendrickson who is presenting her research on engaging K-12 students in integrated STEM via 3D Digitization, printing, and paleontology.
This video highlghts the iDigFossils project that is designed for teachers and students to use 3-D printers and scanners in order to create fossils.