REMC 10 is pleased to provide access to the great resources listed below to our member districts at no cost. Items can be checked out for 2 weeks at a time. New items are added annually so please check back in the future, we are also open to suggestions for new items to add to the collection.
Quantity of 2 CoDrone classroom kits available, each with 12 drones.
The CoDrone EDU is a programmable drone, meant for learning in the classroom. Code it in Python or start from the basics with block-based coding. Unique to this drone are its color sensors, a front range sensor, a bottom range sensor, among others—all usable in code.
The Digistar 7 Lite Mobile Planetarium is a portable system that utilizes the same software as many leading planetariums. This unique, immersive platform has K-12 content available for many topics including astronomy, geography, history, and the arts, some of which is developed worldwide by museums and universities.
Qty of 1 of the Classroom Kits available for loan. (includes 18 robots)
Bring coding and creativity to the classroom, no coding experience required. Code Ozobot Evo two ways: online with Ozobot Blockly and screen-free with Color Code markers. Ozobot Blockly has five skill levels from beginner to master coding. Color Codes teach basic CS skills, critical thinking, and debugging.
Quantity of 6 kits available for loan.
"Breakout EDU is the immersive learning games platform. Breakout EDU games consist of a combination of physical and digital puzzle elements that must be solved in a set amount of time. Players of all ages are challenged to open the locked Breakout EDU box using critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity." Quote from Breakout EDU Facilitation Tool Presentation.
Quantity of 2 CoDrone classroom kits available, each with 12 drones.
The CoDrone EDU is a programmable drone, meant for learning in the classroom. Code it in Python or start from the basics with block-based coding. Unique to this drone are its color sensors, a front range sensor, a bottom range sensor, among others—all usable in code.
The Digistar 7 Lite Mobile Planetarium is a portable system that utilizes the same software as many leading planetariums. This unique, immersive platform has K-12 content available for many topics including astronomy, geography, history, and the arts, some of which is developed worldwide by museums and universities.
5 x 7 ft when extended
Folds down to a compact 30" X 30"
Chromakey green on one side and blue on the reverse
Spring steel liner flexes out to hold the material tight
Packs into a zippered case
Many free green screen applications available to use with it
Quantity of 2 sets of 200 planks and 1 set of 400 planks available for loan.
"In a room full of children and KEVA® Planks, attention spans lengthen, concentration intensifies, creativity is focused, voices are muted, teamwork happens, excitement builds, projects flow, and children yearn to learn." description courtesy of http://www.kevaplanks.com/general-education-all-teachers.
Introducing the new Magformers 305-piece Deluxe Brain Evolution Set! With over 15 geometric pieces, vehicle and home accessories, 6 figurines, remote control and engine watch, you can create, click and construct an endless possibility of structures, including trucks, ships, skyscrapers, airplanes, and much more for limitless playtime fun!
Each geometric shape contains magnets that never reject, so you’ll always hear the Magformers click. When playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store the pieces.
"Makedo is a cardboard construction system for 21st century thinking, making and play." description courtesy of www.make.do Quantity 4 of the Makedo classroom kits (each with additional standard and large screws, upgraded cardboard knives, rechargeable cardboard cutting tool and gloves) are available for loan.
Quantity of 6 sets of Makey Makeys are available for loan.
"Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It's a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between." description courtesy of http://www.makeymakey.com.
Quantity of 1 of the Classroom Kits available for loan. (includes 18 robots)
Bring coding and creativity to the classroom, no coding experience required. Code Ozobot Evo two ways: online with Ozobot Blockly and screen-free with Color Code markers. Ozobot Blockly has five skill levels from beginner to master coding. Color Codes teach basic CS skills, critical thinking, and debugging.
Quantity of 1 Power Pack available for loan.
The BOLT Power Pack compiles the best of Sphero’s STEM solutions all in one package for the classroom. Use Sphero BOLT programmable robots to teach students programming while completing educational activities. With the carrying case, you can charge, store, & easily carry Sphero programmable robots anywhere. Including 15 Sphero BOLTs & plenty of accessories, this robotics kit has everything educators need to teach robotics & coding skills in the classroom through hands-on STEM learning!
Quantity of 2 Class Packs available for loan.
Take your entire class on the road to STEAM with the indi Class Pack. The indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, & computer science principles while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as students build custom mazes & solve puzzles.
The Class Pack provides educators with all the resources & tools needed to get an entire class up & running, including: 8 indi robots, color tiles, storage, a charging case, & standards-aligned lesson plans in our indi Educator Guide Book.
Quantity of 14 Mini's available for loan.
"The Worlds Smallest* App-Enabled Robotic Ball
*That we know of.Sphero Mini packs tons of fun into a tiny, app-enabled robotic ball. Drive, play games, learn to code, and more." Quote from www.sphero.com/sphero-mini website.
"Strawbees is an award-winning prototyping toy for makers of all ages. It is a kit based on simple units called Strawbees that lets you connect straws to each other and build little to huge mechanical objects from just straws and cardboard, and which stimulates the imagination and encourages storytelling endlessly." description courtesy of http://strawbees.com/about-us/.
Quantity of 2 available for loan.
"Dash is a real robot, charged and ready to play out of the box. Responding to voice, navigating objects, dancing, and singing, Dash is the robot you always dreamed of having. Use Wonder, Blockly, and other apps to create new behaviors for Dash — doing more with robotics than ever possible. No books or camps needed!" description courtesy of https://www.makewonder.com/dash.