MakeCode Micro:bit STEAM kit #2
Title
MakeCode Micro:bit STEAM kit #2
Description
The micro:bit was created by BBC to help teach coding to people. This kit is set up to teach about the different sensors on the micro:bit chip. There are three projects for the patrons to learn in this kit. These projects are: temperature sensor, shake sensor, and tilt sensor. The patrons will learn how to program the micro:bit chip to use these sensors. These micro:bit kits were set up to allow patrons to learn computer coding in a fun, interactive way in the safety of their own home.
Creator
Presentation Type
Subject
Vocabulary
Target Audience Minimum Age
Target Audience Maximum Age
Objectives
To teach computer sciences and computer coding in a fun, interactive way in hopes of encouraging future computer science studies.
Life Skills
Career Fields
Tech Level
Materials/Costs in $
Materials
Backpack, luggage tag, container for micro:bit original kit, directions, laminator and laminator paper, labels.
Resources
Evaluation Method
Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter responses.
Procedure
Create kit by altering directions to fit your library, print out directions and laminate them. Put micro:bit original kit in the container purchases for it and label box with contents. Create cover sheet and luggage tag for the kit. Put everything together in a backpack and get item cataloged.