MakeCode Micro:bit STEAM kit #6

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MakeCode Micro:bit STEAM kit #6

Description

Micro:bit STEAM kit #6 is a lesson on how to program the micro:bit chip to create audio tones. It includes two projects. The patrons will be creating audio tones using a piezo speaker and gummy candy. These projects are intended to give people an introduction to computer coding in a fun interactive way that they can do at home

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Objectives

To teach computer coding in a fun, interactive way and make it possible to learn from home.

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Materials

Standard mico:bit kit, micro:bit starter kit, laminator, lamination paper, luggage tag, backpack, container for micro:bit, container for other supplies, labels, instructions, cover page. 

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Prep Details

Organize your standard micro:bit kit into a container (we used a padded hard drive case), organize the supplies from the starter kit that you need for this kit (pencil boxes work great), create cover art and luggage tag for the kit. Alter directions to fit your library. Laminate directions. Put everything together in your backpack and get it cataloged. 

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