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MPPS has 30 Micro:bits + 12 grove kits + other accessories - kept in the computer room white shelves.
The BBC micro:bit is a handheld, programmable micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless.
The BBC micro:bit is designed for young people ages 8+
Students go to Microsoft MakeCode for Micro:bit to write their programs.
Our MPPS Grove kits include:
MicroBits Version 1
Grove Expansion Shield
Battery pack
USB connector
Sensor chords
Sensors (various input)
Outputs (LED, LED strip, 4 digit display, servos)
Crocodile clips
Mixing colours_micro:bitsWe have 10 GlowBit™
Micro:bit Classroom is a new tool that helps educators easily manage students’ work when programming the micro:bit.
Teacher: classroom.microbit.org
Student: microbit.org/join
FAQ: Micro:bit classroom FAQ
Useful teaching website:
The following videos from STEM T4L explain components of the kits and suggest some projects that could link to Stage 3 science.
Kit components
Physics: amusement parks
Food & Fibre: farm technology
Someuseful videos on how to use the micro:bit
Someuseful videos on how to use the micro:bit
Makey Makey
Makey Makey
We have 3 LittleBits Makey Makey kits in ICT room white shelves
Makey Makey can take the place of a mouse or keyboard - it can be connected to anything that is conductive: bananas, people, metal, etc.
Makey Makey lessons:
F-2 Exploring Digital Systems
3-4 Makey Makey Interactive Poster
5-6 User Interface: Controllers for All
SAMS Labs
SAMS Labs
Enough for one class of 30 with groups of 3. Each group gets one tray of blocks, enough to build a car + a light sensor and RGB block. Connects wirelessly to iPad or Laptop. Sensors can be connected to Micro:bits. Stored in ICT room shelves.
Can be programmed with iPads using the app Sam's Space app. They can also be programmed on a laptop (with Bluetooth) using SAMstudio or SamsBlockly.
Can be programmed with iPads using the app Sam's Space app. They can also be programmed on a laptop (with Bluetooth) using SAMstudio or SamsBlockly.
This requires an expensive subscription although a 7 day free trial is available.
Sams Studio Notes - May 2023.pdfSam's lab motors Battery issues and reset
If a block has been charging for a long time and will not turn green, and when you take it off the charging station and it will not turn on, it is likely that there is an issue with the battery not being recognized as charged. This can happen if the block is not charged for extended periods (6+ months).
LittleBits
LittleBits
We have 1 LittleBits STEAM Student Set kept in ICT room shelves
Teach and learn with Little Bits - electronic bits that snap together using magnets:
Creative Coder
Creative Coder
Kept in ICT Shelves in a purple box
We have a classroom Creative Coder set. In the past we had problems getting them to connect to the computers - I will check this out and update here.
Snap Circuits
Snap Circuits
2 kits in the science storeroom. Each kit needs 2- 4 AA battery cells.
Build over 300 exciting projects with this classic kit! Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colourful pictures in our manual to build exciting projects such as burglar alarms, doorbells, and much more!
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