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Course Overview: A bit about programming, circuits and more with Micro:bit: Unit 1
This course is perfect for kids who like to build and design, who want to learn more about circuits and coding, and are ready for block computer programming. This class is made for anyone that loved snap circuits when they were younger and want to do more or for anyone who wants to learn about how software and hardware work together.
Kids will step into the world of Micro:bit and will learn how to use Micro:bit computer programming and circuitry to build their own instruments, wearables and more. We will have lots of fun learning, coding, and building together.
This course promotes a foundational understanding of both technical skills and basic concepts in circuitry/programming. Technical skills include connecting and programming micro controllers, and programming if statements and for/while loops. Kids will also learn basic concepts including input, output, voltage, ground, and current.
This course will teach the engineering design process and focus on social emotional learning (growth mindset + positive thinking) as well as empathetic design. Kids will combine all of these skills and concepts in their final wearable project for the course.
Course includes Micro:bit kit ($30 Value)
Micro:bit is an open source microprocessor made by BBC. It is a small computer designed to teach kids about circuits.
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Parents Love Us“Max was an absolutely wonderful instructor for the 4th grade class! Thank you all for your wonderful work in inspiring the next generation of STEM students!”
- Rachel D.
Course Curriculum
Social Emotional Topics: Growth Mindset and Positive Thinking
Class 1: Connecting our Micro:bit and using LEDs
Class 2: If/Else logic and building a tug of war game
Class 3: Outputs and For loops
Class 4: Inputs and While loops
Class 5: Current, Ground, Voltage
This course is intended for beginners who are upper elementary students or older. No coding or Micro:bit background is necessary. Kids will need basic reading and writing skills.
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Your kid will be part of a small group, live online class that meets 1 hour/week. Outside of class, we expect they may need up to an hour to work on concepts or finish building/programming anything that is not finalized in class. However don’t be surprised if your kid wants to do more on their own for fun.
We believe that human-centered skills and technical skills need to go hand in hand in order to create inspired leaders and problem solvers who will direct positive, social change through technological advancement. With this vision in mind, we add Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to all of our courses. The SEL topics for this course are Growth Mindset and Positive Thinking.
In July of 2020, a group of students ages 8–13 joined a week-long Creative Character Development summer course organized by Toys2Life and Build a Robot K12 …
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