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Choose Any Challenge Summer Edition

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Earns

+400 Points

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Try a Daily Skillbuilder for a chance to win prizes.

Show off your knohow for points and prizes in as little as 10 minutes each day!

Level-up your skills and career knowledge in fields like marketing, finance and healthcare by creating TikTok videos, persuasive emails and more!

EngineeringProblem Solving

Think Big, Print Bigger: 3D Printing for School Success

Effort: 10 minutesImagine a machine that can make just about anything you can imagine! That’s the power of 3D printing. It’s not just about plastic models anymore—3D printers today can create with all kinds of materials! Some schools use basic 3D printers to make small plastic models for art or engineering projects. But did you know there are also rapid liquid printers that can create big, flexible items in minutes, or metal 3D printers for building rockets and machine parts? There are even concrete 3D printers that can build an entire house, and multi-material printers that mix different materials for advanced projects. Having a 3D printer at school could be a huge benefit, helping with everything from science and art projects to making spare parts and tools on demand. Now, imagine if your school could invest in one. What type would you pick, and what would you use it for? Write a letter to your principal, convincing them why our school needs a specific type of 3D printer. Here’s what to include: Type of 3D Printer: Choose one type (plastic, metal, concrete, rapid liquid, or multi-material). Briefly explain what this type of 3D printer does and why it’s the best option for your school. Classes That Benefit: Describe which classes—like science, engineering, art, or shop class—could use this 3D printer. How will it make projects and learning even more exciting? Training and Safety: Who should be trained to use the printer? Maybe tech teachers, student volunteers, or an after-school club? Cost Savings and Benefits: Explain how this 3D printer could save the school money in the long run. Could it create materials that the school would otherwise have to buy? Are there projects or resources it could print that would help students learn hands-on skills? Community Impact: Could this 3D printer benefit the community? Maybe it could print parts for community events, help with fundraisers, or make things for local non-profits. Bonus Points: Try to add a basic cost analysis for supplies vs. benefits. For example, if each item costs $1 to print but could save the school $10 in purchases, what would that mean for the budget? Make your letter convincing, clear, and detailed. With a little bit of creative thinking, you just might have the best idea for how a 3D printer could make school life better for everyone! More

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10 pointsAwarded:
(1) $100 e-gift card

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"I love KnoPro because of the opportunities it provides to students. It helps them build real-life skills that can be applied to the workplace and other endeavors."

Gerson Rodriguez

District of Columbia International School

“I was really impressed with the creativity... they made me feel good as a teacher. Experiences like these are what make teaching so rewarding.”

Mark Godinez

South Dade Senior High

“The KnoPro project was relevant to them because it made them think about how they could apply technology in their future careers."

Guilia Matarasso

Monarch High School

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Technology

Dhruv M. and Kevin C.

Behind the Screen: AI, Cybersecurity, and Social Media

Social media is your space to connect, laugh, and express yourself. But with hackers, scams,...Learn more

6 weeks ChallengeEarns: +400pts

Problem SolvingCommunicationSocial Awareness

Awarded:
$5000

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