J. Technology and Education, Vol.22, No.1, pp.1-6 (2015)

教育論文

３Ｄプリンタ用分子モデルの製作と、触って見る分子モデル教育の実践

 

吉村 三智頼*¹、吉村 忠与志²

¹敦賀気比高等学校　教諭(〒914-8558敦賀市沓見町164-1)

 ²福井工業高等専門学校　名誉教授(〒916-8507鯖江市下司町)、

*m.yoshimura@tsurugakehi.ed.jp

 

Production of a molecular model for a 3D printer

and hands-on education about molecular models

 

Michiyori YOSHIMURA*¹ and Tadayosi YOSHIMURA²

¹Tsurugakehi High School(Kutsumi 164-1, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-8558, Japan)

²Fukui National College of Technology(Geshi, Sabae, Fukui 916-8507, Japan)

 

(Received December 16, 2014; Accepted January 20, 2015 )

 

In general, use of a 3D printer is expected. We are seeking an educational method for utilizing a 3D printer in the chemistry field. In high school chemistry education, we must visualize three-dimensional molecular models on a computer screen. It is virtual learning. However, when we make a 3D molecular model using a 3D printer, we help students understand the mechanism of molecular bonds in a hands-on way.

By bringing a 3D printer into the classroom, we can make a 3D molecular model in the presence of students. Students then touch it, which helps them understand the mechanism of molecular bonds. It is very effective to offer chemistry students hands-on education about molecular models.

Key words: 3D printer, 3D molecular model, Hands-on education about molecular models