Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of 3D printing. Have you ever heard of 3D printing or seen a 3D printed object? What do you think are some potential uses of 3D printing in your daily life? Have you ever thought about starting your own business or turning a hobby into a career? How do you think 3D printing could be used to solve real-world problems or create new products?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on the image? Do you think it’s related to technology, business, or something else? What questions do you have about the image or the topic it represents?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which tells the story of a 3D printing entrepreneur who turned his hobby into a highly successful business. As you read, think about what inspired the entrepreneur to start his business and what challenges he might have faced.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Tk9aoEBHM or read more about the topic at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/one-of-americas-largest-3d-print-farms-started-in-a-closet/. Pause the video at the following points:
- When the entrepreneur talks about how he started his business (around 2-3 minutes into the video)
- When the entrepreneur discusses the challenges he faced in growing his business (around 5-6 minutes into the video)
- When the entrepreneur talks about the benefits of being an entrepreneur (around 8-9 minutes into the video)
At each pause point, reflect on the following questions:
- What inspired the entrepreneur to start his business, and what do you think motivated him to continue growing it?
- What challenges do you think the entrepreneur faced in growing his business, and how do you think he overcame them?
- What benefits do you think being an entrepreneur has brought to the entrepreneur’s life, and what do you think are some potential drawbacks?
Conclusion:
After watching the video and reflecting on the questions, think about what you learned from the entrepreneur’s story. What do you think are some key factors that contributed to his success? What do you think you could apply to your own life or business from his story?