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The Grid

Name of Project

The Grid

Description

Students programmed multiple coding patterns on a 256 LED matrix grid. The Grid is being powered by the solar cell batteries in the sustainable house. The Grid uses very low energy and is made of recycled materials (256 milk bottles!)

Materials

Milk bottles, pine and ply wood frame, LEDs, tape, glue, Arduino

Students Involved

8F

STEM Skills

Examples include:

  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Coding
  • Mathematical skills for measurement and calculation
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Research
  • Creative thinking