Create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more.  This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts. Each of the eight topics is designed to be customized by you to create a wide range of projects suitable for science fairs, extra credit, or classroom demonstrations. Science fair project suggestions and extensive "where to learn more" resources are included, too. You will add another dimension to your textbook understanding of science. What You'll Learn  Create (and present the science behind) 3D printed models. Use a 3D printer to create those models as simply as possible. Discover new science insights from designing 3D models.  Who This Book Is For Parents and teachers

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Horvath, Joan, Cameron, Rich

Joan C Horvath; Rich Cameron

Apress : Imprint: Apress

Apress, Incorporated

Technology in action, Technology in action series, California, 2016

Technology in action series, Emeryville California] New York, 2016

Technology in action, 1st ed. 2016, Berkeley, CA, 2016

Technology in action series, New York, NY, 2017

United States, United States of America

Springer Nature, New York, 2016

1st ed., US, 2016

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents at a Glance 5
Contents 6
About the Authors 13
Acknowledgments 14
Introduction 15
Chapter 1: 3D Math Functions 17
Math Modeling for 3D Printing 17
3D Printing 17
Math Background 18
Creating Surfaces Entirely in OpenSCAD 19
Making a Smooth Surface with a Flat Bottom 19
Printing Considerations 22
Limitations and Alternatives 22
Making a Two-Sided Smoothed Surface 22
Very Simple Model to Make a “Blocky” One-Sided Surface 24
Creating Surfaces from an External Data File 25
Example: Using a Python Program to Generate Data for a Thin Surface 26
Constraints 29
Where to Learn More 30
Teacher Tips 31
Science Fair Project Ideas 31
Summary 31
Chapter 2: Light and Other Waves 32
Physics and Math Background 33
Coordinate System and Conventions 33
Principle of Superposition 34
Some Basic Examples 34
Point Sources and Plane Waves 34
Two Interacting Sources 36
More Complex Examples: Diffraction 39
The Double-Slit Experiment 39
One-Slit Examples 41
Printing Considerations 44
Where to Learn More 46
Teacher Tips 46
Science Fair Project Ideas 47
More Wave Interaction Models 47
Magnetism Explorations 47
Summary 48
Chapter 3: Gravity 49
Universal Gravitation 49
Gravitational Potential Wells 50
Earth-Moon System Model 51
Algol Model 53
Orbits 54
Halley’s Comet Orbit Model 56
Inner Solar System Model 58
Printing Tips 59
Where to Learn More 63
Teacher Tips 63
Science Fair Project Ideas 64
Summary 64
Chapter 4: Airfoils 65
How Airfoils Work 66
Flight Forces: Lift, Drag, Gravity, and Thrust 66
Chord, Camber, and Thickness 68
NACA Airfoils 70
The NACA Four-Digit Series 70
NACA Four-Digit Profiles in OpenSCAD 72
The Camber Line 72
The Thickness Equation 73
Other Aerodynamic Parameters 76
Classic Airplanes Using NACA Airfoils 77
Using the 3D-Printed Airfoil Models 78
Measuring Lift 84
Printing Suggestions 87
Where to Learn More 89
Building a Student Wind Tunnel 89
Visualizing Flow 89
Scaling a Model 89
Teacher Tips 90
Science Fair Project Ideas 90
Summary 90
Chapter 5: Simple Machines 91
Physics Background 91
The Machines 92
Inclined Plane and Wedge 92
Inclined Plane 92
Wedge 93
Wedge and Inclined Plane Models 93
Lever 95
Class 1 Levers 95
Class 2 and 3 Levers 97
Screw 100
Wheel, Axle, and Pulley 106
Wheel and Axle 106
Pulley 107
Wheel and Pulley Models 107
Assembling and Using Wheel and Pulley Models 111
Printing Suggestions 115
Where to Learn More 116
Teacher Tips 119
Science Fair Project Ideas 120
Summary 120
Chapter 6: Plants and Their Ecosystems 121
Botany Background 121
Water 122
Sunlight 123
Nutrients 123
Plant Communities 123
The Mathematics of Plant Growth 125
The Golden Ratio 125
The Golden Angle 126
Fibonacci Sequence 126
Phyllotaxis 126
The Models 127
Desert Plants 128
Tropical Jungle Plants 129
Flowers 133
Printing the Models 136
Plant and Flower Models 136
Jungle Plant Leaf Model 141
Printing Suggestions 142
Where to Learn More 144
Teacher Tips 144
Science Fair Project Ideas 145
Summary 145
Chapter 7: Molecules 146
Chemistry Background 146
Valence Electrons and the Periodic Table 147
Basic Orbital Shapes 148
Carbon Atom Model 149
Printing the Carbon Atom 150
How to Assemble the Carbon Atom Model 153
Water Molecules 156
The Water Molecule Model 156
The Carbon vs. Water Molecule Model 158
Crystals 158
Water Ice 159
Ice 1h 159
Assembling an Ice 1h Molecule 162
Ice 1c 162
Assembling the Ice 1c Molecule 164
Other Water Ice Structures 164
Diamond 165
Printing Suggestions 166
Where to Learn More 167
Teacher Tips 168
Science Fair Project Ideas 168
Summary 168
Chapter 8: Trusses 169
Engineering Background 169
Why Triangular Structures? 170
Forces on Planar (“2D”) Truss Members 171
The Space (3D) Truss 172
Tensegrity Structures 172
The Models 172
2D Truss Model 173
Tensegrity Structure Model 176
Assembling the 3-Rod Tensegrity Prism 179
Hints for Assembling an Icosahedron 183
Printing These Models 184
Where to Learn More 188
Teacher Tips 188
Science Fair Project Ideas 189
A Few Last Words About Making Things 189
Summary 189
Appendix A 3D Printing 190
The 3D Printing Process 190
Filament-based 3D Printing 190
File Types 191
OpenSCAD 192
Downloading OpenSCAD 192
Editing the Models 192
Ideosyncracies of OpenSCAD 193
MatterControl 194
Printers MatterControl Supports 194
Downloading and Installing MatterControl 194
Using MatterControl 194
Settings 198
Support 200
Raft 203
Other Considerations for These Models 204
Archives and Repositories 204
Appendix B Links 205
About the Authors 205
Chapter 1: 3D Math Functions 205
Chapter 2: Light and Other Waves 206
Chapter 3: Gravity 206
Chapter 4: Airfoils 207
Chapter 5: Simple Machines 208
Chapter 6: Plants and Their Ecosystems 208
Chapter 7: Molecules 209
Chapter 8: Trusses 210
Appendix A: 3D Printing 210
Index 211

This book describes how to create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more. Each of the eight topics is designed to be customized by the reader to create a wide range of projects suitable for science fairs, extra credit, or classroom demonstrations. Science fair project suggestions and extensive "where to learn more" resources are included, too. You will add another dimension to your textbook understanding of science. In this book, you will learn: To create (and present the science behind) 3D printed models. To use a 3D printer to create those models as simply as possible. New science insights from designing 3D models. Who this book is for: This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts

"Create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more. This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts. Each of the eight topics is designed to be customized by you to create a wide range of projects suitable for science fairs, extra credit, or classroom demonstrations. Science fair project suggestions and extensive "where to learn more" resources are included, too. You will add another dimension to your textbook understanding of science."--Publisher's description

Front Matter....Pages i-xxv
3D Math Functions....Pages 1-15
Light and Other Waves....Pages 17-33
Gravity....Pages 35-50
Airfoils....Pages 51-76
Simple Machines....Pages 77-106
Plants and Their Ecosystems....Pages 107-131
Molecules....Pages 133-155
Trusses....Pages 157-177
Back Matter....Pages 179-203

Joan Horvath, Rich Cameron. Place Of Publication From Publisher's Website (viewed July 28, 2016). Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

2016-07-20