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Design a Custom 3D Shoe Tag in Tinkercad – Engaging STEM & 3D Design Lesson!

Looking for a fun and creative way to introduce your students to 3D design? This Tinkercad Shoe Tag Project is the perfect hands-on lesson for upper elementary and middle school students!

In this activity, students will use Tinkercad to design a custom 3D-printed shoe tag that fits onto their shoelaces. This project fosters creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking while reinforcing key STEM and 3D modeling skills.

What’s Included:

✅ Step-by-step teacher instructions for introducing the project
✅ Student-friendly design guidelines & brainstorming sheet
✅ Tinkercad tutorial tips for beginners
✅ Extension ideas for deeper learning

Why You’ll Love It:

❤️ Engaging & Creative – Students design something they can actually use!
❤️ Easy to Implement – Perfect for beginners and adaptable for advanced learners.
❤️ Supports STEM & 3D Printing – Even if you don’t have a 3D printer, students can still learn valuable CAD skills using Tinkercad.

This lesson is great for STEM classes, technology labs, maker spaces, or 3D printing clubs. Whether you’re new to Tinkercad or a pro, your students will love bringing their ideas to life!

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