🎯 Learning Intention

I will explore a real-world career that uses 3D printing or CAD and explain how professionals use design to solve real problems.

✅ Success Criteria

I can identify one career, describe how it uses CAD or 3D printing, and explain why it matters.

🌍 Why Are We Learning This?

Every tech tool we use—TinkerCAD, printers, slicing software—comes from real industries. Learning how professionals use design helps us connect our skills to real jobs, opportunities, and purpose.

⏰ Warm-Up Prompt (Pair-Share or Tech Journal)

“If you could design something to help people, what would it be—and who would need it?”

🧠 Lecture & Guided Notes – Career Snapshots

Quick overview of careers that use CAD/3D printing:

• Mechanical Engineer → Parts, tools, systems

• Medical Tech → Prosthetics, implants

• Product Designer → Toys, cases, everyday tools

• Architect → Models, structures

• Industrial Designer → Function meets form

  ✅ Highlight: “Design isn’t just artistic — it’s problem-solving.”