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Over the past couple of weeks, we have been adventuring out into area schools to work with students on how to become makers.  One method that we have been using is teaching students how to design 3D objects using Tinkercad and Project Ignite.

Below you will see some of the examples made by the students at Brown Elementary.  We were amazed by the details that these students were able to add to their designs!  If you look closely, one student designed a farm complete with a silo!

We would love to come do this activity with your students!
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