Create an Ultimaker Orchestra of 3D printed Instruments

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Learning Objectives: Explore Music Education Through 3D Printing Developing Projects from Concept to Completion Fostering Teamwork and Relationship Skills Beyond Personal Boundaries Encouraging Students to Uncover Connections Between Music and Everyday Life Embracing Creativity and Resourcefulness in Overcoming Challenges Valuing the Creative Process and Resulting Instruments as Useful Tools for Music Production Sharing Knowledge and Experiences with Fellow Educators from Diverse Fields Timeframe: Preparation took place during regular classes, transforming them into a rehearsal space and stage for innovative learning experiences involving 20-29 students per class. Type of Education: Escola Básica 2/3 Professor Galopim de Carvalho (Portugal) Public School with 4000 Students Aged 4-18 Education Toolbox: Design Program Used: Familiar Design Software Additional Tools and Equipment Needed: Personal Belongings: Large Plastic Flower Pot, Aluminum Lid, Small Plastic Bags Cords, Membranes, etc. Theme/Subject: Mathematics Physics Geometry Project Description: Stage 1 - Crafting Musical Instruments Each student group is assigned a Hornbostel-Sachs musical instrument classification category and tasked with creating two representative instruments from that category. Groups will work with existing 3D models available for educational use on sites like youmagine.com. Stage 2 - Sound Experiments Students continue learning and experimenting, but must recreate an "original" instrument meeting the assigned category's classification criteria. Prototypes are tested based on timbre, sound profile, acoustic resonance, and other relevant factors. Stage 3 - Instrument Fabrication and Post-Processing Three copies of each final instrument are printed using 3D printing technology. Post-processing involves cleaning, joining, and adding elements like cords or membranes to complete the instruments. Stage 4 - Integrating 3D Printed Instruments into Musical Situations Creation of a classroom orchestra featuring only Ultimaker 3D printed instruments Integration with existing school Orff Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, and youth bands Instrument Background: Chordophone: Produces sound through vibrating strings, e.g., guitar or cavaquinho. Aerophone: Creates sound by causing air to vibrate without strings or membranes, e.g., flute or ocarina. Membranophone: Produces sound primarily through a vibrating stretched membrane, e.g., drums with different percussion modes. Idiophone: Generates sound primarily by the instrument vibrating as a whole, without strings or membranes, e.g., maracas or xylophone.