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Robotics With Micro:Bit - Level 1- Build Awesome Stuff!

Completed by 216 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
Learn to program the micro:bit (microbit), a credit-card-sized computer. This class is the first of multi-class series. Small class - max 6 learners
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(486 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
1-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This class is an introduction to the micro:bit, an amazing, low-cost, credit-card-sized computer that can be used in a large variety of robotics projects. But for this class, you only need a $25-$30 microbit (and USB cable).

This class is the first of a series of classes that will use the micro:bit with the "Yahboom World of Module Programmable sensor kit"
https://category.yahboom.net/products/wom-sensor-kit-microbit 

But for this class, you just need the microbit, not the Yahboom kit.

Have you ever invested in a robot kit only to find it lacking? This series is designed to avoid that disappointment. You start with just a micro:bit, allowing learners to explore the code editor and the micro:bit's capabilities. If they enjoy it, they can then opt to purchase the Yahboom robotics kit needed for the rest of the series.

Week 1 - Intro to the micro:bit, MakeCode, and writing programs. Write a program using buttons, accelerometer, and display.
Week 2 - Programming with speaker and microphone.
Week 3 - Make a scorekeeper.
Week 4 - Program an alarm to protect something in your room.

Learning Goals

Learn how to use the MakeCode editor
Learn how to program the micro:bit
Learn how to use the micro:bit's built-in accelerometer, display, buttons, speaker microphone, and thermometer.
Write 4-6 programs using the micro:bit's features.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Learners need to drag a file in the (Finder MacOS or File Explorer on PC), and many do not know how to do this, and struggle. Parent help may be needed to learn this skill!
Supply List
You need a Version 2 micro:bit, and a micro-USB cable (you probably own 10 of these cables!).
Some sources:
   https://www.amazon.com/Microbit-Starter-Kit-Micro-Built/dp/B09MBBT9YL/ref=sr_1_9
   https://www.okdo.com/us/p/bbc-microbit-v2-2-single-board/
   https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17287
   https://vilros.com/products/microbit-v2

Please be very careful and make sure you are ordering a Version 2 (V 2). Prices and availability vary wildly!

 If you just want to get the Yahboom kit (needed Robotics - Part 2 class) with or without the micro:bit:
https://category.yahboom.net/collections/mb-robotics/products/wom-sensor-kit-microbit?variant=39416926699604
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
makecode.com

Meet the teacher

4.9
486reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching coding with the micro:bit for over 6 years.

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