MakeCode Micro:bit STEAM kit #1

Title

MakeCode Micro:bit STEAM kit #1

Description

Micro:bit STEAM kit #1 is an introduction to the micro:bit chip. It includes three projects to complete. These projects include: Display a string of characters, Push Buttons, and LED Display. These projects are intended to give people an introduction to computer coding in a fun interactive way that they can do at home.

Creator

Presentation Type

Subject

Vocabulary

Target Audience Minimum Age

Target Audience Maximum Age

Event Type

Computer coding introduction

Objectives

The objective of this kit is to get people interested and excited about computer coding and computer science.

Life Skills

Career Fields

Tech Level

Materials/Costs in $

Materials

Backpack, container for micro:bit, micro:bit original kit, luggage tag, laminator and lamination paper, instructions, cover art, and labels.

Resources

Prep Details

Create cover art and labels for you kit. I used canva.com for the samples I provided. Update instructions to fit your library. Laminate instructions

Evaluation Method

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter information from patrons who have tried the kit.

Rights

BBC

Type

Kit

Publisher

BBC and WSL

Contributor

Katie Park