Fifth Graders Create Museum of Egyptian Artifacts Using 3D Printers

Fifth graders (Xs) at City and Country School created their own museum of Egyptian artifacts using 3D printers. Throughout the year, the students studied Egypt. 3D modeling and technology helped bring that research and learning to life. Students collaborated in groups to transform their classroom into a museum, showcasing what they had learned to the community.

Xs Group Teacher Gee remarked, “The Xs were very invested in the process and it highlights Specials and Social Studies integration at its best!”

While the museum opened in May, the process began weeks before. Students researched ancient Egyptian artifacts, sketched them from various viewpoints, and used Tinkercad, an online 3D modeling program, to create customized shapes. The artifacts were then 3D printed and painted by the students. Additionally, they used Adobe Illustrator to create information cards about their relics.

“This process helped Xs explore how 3D modeling can be applied in their work,” said Ian Klapper, Technology Teacher. “The Xs were quick to embrace this medium and discover the rewards and challenges of making dimensional design in a format they had not worked in before.”