Scope & Sequence 5
Print to Profit Grade Level: 5 | Career Pathway: Finance, Business, & Entrepreneurship | Integrated STEM Application: Modeling
Unit Overview Unit Description: In a world where ideas can turn into reality at the click of a button, the next big entrepreneur could be you. Welcome to “Print to Profit,” where learners step into the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, using 3D printing to bring their product ideas to life. In this dynamic unit, learners will design, create, and prototype an item to market and sell, navigating the journey from concept to commerce. With each layer of their product taking shape, they’ll refine their business strategies and prepare to launch their creations to an eager market. The potential for profit is limitless—will your idea be the next big success? The path to entrepreneurship starts here!
Challenge: How can we use 3D printing to design a product so that we can launch our own business?
SmartLab Learning Framework Alignment:
Learning Objectives (Teacher-Facing)
Learning Objectives (Learner-Facing)
Domain
Enduring Understanding
Exploration
I can explain how exploring new STEM jobs has changed how I think about the future.
Learners will be able to identify new STEM career paths and opportunities they’ve discovered through exploration.
Experiences connecting existing and emerging career pathways and technological advancements build understanding of the future world of work and career opportunities. Accessing the benefits of the interconnected world requires digital literacy and comes with responsibilities and opportunities that should be leveraged in a safe, legal and ethical way. The design process involves iterative steps that guide the creation of effective and innovative strategies to evaluate and refine ideas, improve existing designs and solve real-world problems. Effective collaboration leverages the strengths of diverse groups, fosters mutual respect and creates optimized outcomes reflective of shared goals. Effective communication of ideas, findings, and solutions fosters understanding, collaboration, and innovation, enabling us to share our STEM knowledge and discoveries with others in meaningful ways.
Digital Citizenship
I can explain what makes an online source trustworthy.
Select reliable and relevant sources of information, media, data or other digital resources.
Design Process
Evaluate trade-offs between different design solutions.
I can compare solutions and think about the pros and cons of each one.
Collaboration
I can make and use a project plan and/or timeline when working in a team.
Develop and maintain a project plan and/or timeline when working in a team.
Design Process
Communicate ideas using digital tools.
I can share my ideas using digital tools.
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