Free Resources

At Makers Empire, we provide teachers with everything they need to cover Design & Technology curriculum and integrate 3D technology effectively and efficiently. Enjoy these useful posters, worksheets, workbooks and sample lesson plans. For videos about Makers Empire please visit Videos.

For Teachers | For Support Staff | For Parents and Carers

For Teachers

Everything you need to introduce Makers Empire to your school. To download any resource, simply click on the image.

Super Quick Start Guide

We know how busy teachers are, so we’ve made it easy to start using Makers Empire and 3D design to solve real-world problems with this Super Quick Start Guide.

Start the Year with Makers Empire

Use this checklist to get organised and prepared for the year/term ahead with Makers Empire.

Introduction for Schools

Use this 3-page A4 PDF to easily share a top-level understanding of Makers Empire with your colleagues.

Introduction for Parents

Use this customisable letter to introduce Makers Empire to your students’ parents/carers so they can continue learning at home.

Introduction for School Newsletter

Use this customisable template to introduce Makers Empire to your community.

School Open Night Presentation

Use this customisable PPT to show visitors what students are learning during tours/events.

Showcase Student Designs

Use this customisable PPT template with three eye-catching backgrounds – space, underwater and forest – to showcase student designs in all their 3D glory!

Makers Empire Design Curriculum

Review strand and outcomes and how they relate to the Australian Curriculum, NGSS, National Curriculum (England), NSW Curriculum & Victorian Curriculum

3D Assessment Rubrics

Just starting out and not sure how to assess students’ 3D designs and 3D printing? These helpful rubrics will help you assess all grades.

Makers Empire Press Kit

Download official Makers Empire product images and photos including teachers and students using Makers Empire in the classroom

Makers Empire Style Guide

Download Makers Empire logos, fonts, photos, app screenshots and the official style guide for us in any of your school reports etc.

Free lesson ideas and certificates to help you teach effectively and efficiently with Makers Empire. To download any resource, simply click on the image.

Everything you need to decorate your classroom, makerspace or STEM room. To download any resource, simply click on the image.

Everything you need to support your students learning at home. To download any resource, simply click on the image.

Learning at Home Course

To support teachers with remote learning, Makers Empire has created a free course of 90 daily design challenges.

Learning at Home Course

To support families with remote learning, Makers Empire has created a free course of 90 daily design challenges.

Zoom Background

Bring a smile to the face of your students and teaching colleagues with these Zoom backgrounds. Or why not make your own?

For School Support Staff

Guide to Installing Makers Empire

Installing Makers Empire on your school devices? Check out this easy to follow guide.

Student Safety For Schools

Learn how Makers Empire maintains a safe and positive environment for student learning in the app.

Implementation Plan

Download our sample school implementation plan for an overview of the steps needed for successful implementation.

Buying a 3D Printer Guide for Schools

Buying new 3D printing hardware for your school? Here’s what you need to consider including our best tips regarding usage, storage, and health and safety.

Best 3D Printers for Schools

To come up with this list, we evaluated 20+ 3D printers, reviewed teacher feedback, assessed recent reviews and spent weeks/months/years testing printers for schools.