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MatterHackers and SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids are excited to announce a giveaway just for our K-8 educators! Five (5) lucky K-8 educators will win a FREE Pulse 3D Printer Education Bundle and access to Apps for Kids Classroom 3D modeling suite. K-8 educators simply need to fill out the form linked below to enter. 

The giveaway will run through April 13th, 2021. One entry per person is permitted, but please share this page with other awesome K-8 teachers! This giveaway is open to all K-8 educators based in the U.S.

SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids
SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids

About MatterHackers & SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids

About MatterHackers: 

MatterHackers provides the best machines, materials, and  guidance to help schools, libraries, and makerspaces get started (or stay current) with digital manufacturing, including affordable desktop 3D printers, hundreds of filament colors and materials, CNC mills, vacuum formers, laser cutters, and more.  Our in-house experts and Education Ambassadors can recommend the best machines and curriculum for your use-case and budget. We offer free lifetime phone and email support for all 70+ machines and 1000+ materials we sell, free US shipping on orders over $35, discounts for educators and libraries, video tutorials, and classroom case studies. Learn more here.

About SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids: 

Today, SOLIDWORKS is used by millions of educators and students around the world. SOLIDWORKS is a cornerstone of many educational programs and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities that have inspired students to pursue careers in design and engineering. SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids is a collection of apps that makes many aspects of the engineering process accessible to kids as young as four. Whether it’s design and making, mechanics, or just inspiring creativity, SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids is a great way to teach and engage children! Learn more here.

SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids
SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids

Entry Form

This giveaway is closed - we will announce the winners shortly - stay tuned! 

To enter, K-8 educators simply need to fill out the form linked below. The entry period will run through April 13th, 2021. One entry per person is permitted, but please feel free to let your K-8 colleagues know they can enter for their school also. This giveaway is applicable for U.S.-based educators only. If selected as a winner, recipients will have seven (7) business days to respond and accept their prize, otherwise another candidate will be selected. Proof of employment at a K-8 school or similar educational institution will be required in order to receive a prize. If you have any questions, please email education@matterhackers.com

Prizes 

Giveaway participants have a chance to win one of five Pulse 3D Printer Educational Bundles and SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Classroom 3D modeling suite. 

The Pulse 3D Printer Education Bundle is designed with educators in mind with features to make printing easy and safe, with intuitive software, open-source filament options, free phone and email support, and an accessible price point - all made in the USA! Revamp your curriculum with new, fun, and creative ways to help students comprehend concepts by bringing 3D printing to your classroom.

With SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Classroom teachers can organize self-contained classes and teach their students the principles of design and engineering. Apps for Kids is structured to help kids think through the design process: gather information, define the problem, create ideas, prototype, and test solutions.

Pulse EDU 3D Printer Bundle
Pulse EDU 3D Printer Bundle

All five (5) prizes include the following: 

  • Pulse 3D Printer Educational Bundle
    • Pulse EDU Fully Assembled 3D Printer
    • 3 Spools of MatterHackers PRO Series Filament - 1.75mm (1kg)
    • PrintLab Online 3D Printing Curriculum and Certification Course (7 Day Free Trial; Provided Digitally)
    • 3D Printed Science Project Book
SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids
SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids
  • SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Classroom
    • Invite other teachers to your organization
    • Easily set up and manage student accounts
    • Share content directly with a class of students
    • Fun and diverse lesson plans that are based on current curriculum standards
    • Lesson plans specifically designed for different age groups
    • A secure and private environment for students and educators to collaborate
MatterHackers Education Ambassador Steven Jones' reviews SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids in the Classroom
MatterHackers Education Ambassador Steven Jones' reviews SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids in the Classroom

Reviews 

Curious about what teachers think about SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids? Check out this in-depth review by MatterHackers Education Ambassador and STEAM specialist Steven Jones. Steven is an Instructional Technology Coordinator in Arlington, VA who has been successfully incorporating 3D printing and 3D design in numerous classrooms. 

Read Steven’s Apps for Kids review HERE.

MatterHackers Education Ambassador Bill White reviews the Pulse XE 3D printer
MatterHackers Education Ambassador Bill White reviews the Pulse XE 3D printer

Bill White, MatterHackers Education Ambassador and Tech Teacher in Pennsylvania has been using Pulse 3D printers in the classroom and for personal use since 2018. From in-person teaching to remote and hybrid teaching, Bill and his students have succeeded with 3d printing regardless of shutdowns and distance learning. 

Read Bill’s Pulse 3D Printer review HERE.

Contact 

If you have any questions regarding this giveaway, or would like to learn about exclusive education discounts offered at MatterHackers, please contact education@matterhackers.com.

MatterHackers has curated Educational Bundles based on information provided by educators using 3D printing and digital manufacturing in their classrooms. You can check out all our handpicked Educational Bundles here.

Interested in learning more about our Education Ambassador Program, or even becoming an Ambassador yourself?! Check out this article to learn about the program, see the curriculum and projects current Ambassadors are working on, and apply to join the team! Learn more here

MatterHackers Education Ambassador Program
MatterHackers Education Ambassador Program