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- Intuitive building blocks, smart components, and reversible connecting wires
- Block-based programming, powered by micro:bit
- Low floor, high ceiling: accessible for beginners, yet engaging for more advanced students
- Includes standards-aligned, turnkey lessons that can be completed in a single session
The Climate action kit, powered by micro:bit, reshapes K-12 coding and robotics education providing an engaging platform for students to explore computer science while addressing climate change challenges. Consisting of hardware, software and a meticulously designed curriculum, the kit aims to foster STEM education under the guidance of educators. Microsoft’s Makecode serves as the software backbone, offering a web-based interface for coding with blocks or text in Python or JavaScript. The curriculum, aligned with educational standards such as NGSS, common core, and CSTA, introduces climate change issues and their technological solutions, guiding students through the process of coding and building their own prototypes. The micro:bit serves as the powerhouse behind this educational initiative, facilitating hands-on learning experiences.
The Electric vehicle kit is a valuable addition to the Climate action kit family. With this kit, students get to build their own electric vehicle, an automated tree seeder, and even a lunar rover. It’s hands-on and engaging making it the complete teaching package for teachers to make coding and robotics meaningful. Plus, it’s a fantastic way for students to discover how their creations can help protect our planet and support life on Earth. It’s designed specifically for students in grades 7 to 12 making it a must-have tool for teachers who want to inspire their students to be stewards of the earth.
The Climate action kit is designed to be beginner-friendly, engaging, and purposeful for students and teachers alike. It supports a continuum of learning across multiple subjects and grade levels, from primary to high school. It also connects to real United Nations’ sustainable development goals, inspiring students to be tomorrow’s changemakers.
Ordering information: At least one micro:bit required for each kit, available separately.
Delivery information: Robotic components: (1) Breakout board with battery; (1) sonar sensor; (1) infrared sensor with ball and caster; (1) LED light; (2) continuous servo motors; (1) positional servo motor.
Building blocks: (1) base plate; (2) long frames; (5) medium frames; (1) thin frame; (4) cube connectors; (4) corner connectors; (2) back-to-back connectors; (3) component Backing connectors.
Additional parts: (1) long cable connectors; (2) Short cable connectors; (1) cable extender; (2) wheels; (1) USB cable; getting started guide.
The kit also includes online access to project-based lessons educator curriculum courses.
