Hands-on STEM projects students can build, test, and explain.
STEM Maker Lab helps teachers bring 3D printing, Tinkercad, classroom technology, and high-engagement maker routines into lessons without turning planning into another full-time job.
What you’ll find here
3D Printing in the Classroom
Beginner-friendly projects, classroom setup ideas, and routines for managing prints with students.
Tinkercad & STEM Challenges
Design prompts that teach measurement, iteration, problem solving, and communication.
Classroom Tech & Engagement
Practical tools and lesson structures for active learning, teamwork, and better student focus.
Latest guide
Start with the first classroom-ready guide, then build out your STEM maker routine one lesson at a time.
- How to Plan a Tinkercad Lesson in One Class Period
What students need to know before opening Tinkercad, and how to check it in five minutes A period-by-period lesson sequence from demo to student build to export How to handle mixed skill levels and keep the lesson on schedule - Beginner 3D Printing Projects for the Classroom | 5 Prints
Why these five prints are chosen for first-time classroom use, and what each one teaches Step-by-step setup and print settings for each project, with time and material estimates How to run the lesson with students, plus the mistakes that cause most failed first prints - Classroom 3D Printing Safety Checklist for K-12 Teachers
Why a written safety checklist matters before your first class print day The room, material, and ventilation checks every K-12 teacher should confirm A printable pre-print routine students can follow with you