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Product description: Lesson in a Box - Craft and Code for BBC micro:bit - electronic components kit - Kitronik 56120
Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Craft and Code is a comprehensive educational kit for the BBC micro:bit that allows you to creatively combine electronics with programming . It has been designed by teachers and tested by students to provide an intuitive learning experience in the Microsoft MakeCode environment. Thanks to the block-based programming interface, even those without previous experience can quickly create interactive projects. The kit is adapted for teaching in schools and allows for the implementation of five experiments that cover a wide range of STEM / STEAM skills. The included teaching materials , including lesson plans and workflows, facilitate the delivery of classes by teachers. The kit includes, among others , TT motors, SG90 servos, MES bulb holders, crocodile leads and dedicated PCBs , which allows you to get started quickly without having to buy additional components. The whole thing is packed in a durable box, which makes it easy to store and transport.
Lesson in a Box - Craft and Code for BBC micro:bit - electronic components kit - Kitronik 56120.
Attention!
BBC micro:bit boards are not included.
To fully use the set, you need to purchase 11 BBC micro:bit boards , 11 microUSB cables and AA batteries .
The projects have been prepared in such a way that they can also be carried out by teachers who do not have much experience in this field.
Main features of the set
- Designed for schools - perfect for teaching coding to students aged 8 and up
- Easy coding - uses Microsoft MakeCode environment which works on drag and drop principle
- Ready-made lesson plans - the set includes full lesson plans, presentations and worksheets, which reduces additional work time for teachers
- Creative projects - allows you to create interactive models such as a lighthouse, an animal classification experiment or night lighting
- Sturdy packaging - Gratnells container ensures the safety of the set and easy storage
Intuitive programming with MakeCode Blocks Editor
The kit uses the MakeCode Blocks Editor - an intuitive programming environment designed for beginners. Thanks to the "drag and drop" system , students can easily create interactive programs, control motors , adjust the brightness of light bulbs or use touch sensors . Kitronik has also developed a special extension for the MakeCode editor, which contains additional blocks that allow for even easier integration of code with electronics. This is a perfect solution for schools that want to introduce programming in an accessible and engaging way.
All teaching materials are available in Word, PowerPoint and PDF formats - you can edit them and adapt them to your needs.
The kit contains expansion boards for the BBC micro:bit.
Craft and Code board components.
Expansion board component layout
- Bulb connector
- Power switch
- Engine connector
- Servo connector
- Touch Pad Connector
- Edge connector for connecting the BBC micro:bit board
- Switch connector
- Battery basket
Experiment Kit - 5 Full Lessons
Each experiment includes complete lesson plans, workflows, and coding guides . The following experiments are included in the kit:
- The Carousel Experiment
- Animal Classification Experiment
- The Lighthouse Experiment
- Night light experiment
- True/false choice experiment
Additional materials on the included USB drive
The pendrive contains all the necessary materials for conducting classes, including:
- Start Here Catalog - Lesson Summary, Kit Setup Guide, Micro:bit Guide, Code Examples, and More
- UK and US Curriculum Guides
- Lesson plans for all experiments
- Work schemes and lesson plans
- Presentations for use during classes
- Templates and support materials
The kit includes teaching materials for preparing five experiments.
Technical specification of the set
- Compatibility: BBC micro:bit (V1 or V2)
- Operating voltage: 3.5 V to 4.5 V
- Current consumption: approx. 470 mA
- Quiescent current: 11 mA (approx. 60 hours of standby time)
- Battery life: approx. 2.5 hours
- Supported battery types: Alkaline / Ni-MH / Ni-Cd / Zn-Cl2
- Power supply: 3x AA battery
- Total number of connection pads: 7
- Expansion board dimensions: 89 x 62 mm
