Robotics & Coding 101
The Spark:bit
In this lesson, students will learn how the Spark:bit works and how it can be used to control a simple mechanism. Students will upload an example program to the Spark:bit and test and observe the connected inputs and outputs.
Lesson Time:
60 Minutes
STEM Lab:
STEM Pathways Lab
Introduction to MakeCode
In this lesson, students will learn how to use MakeCode software to create a series of simple programs that can be uploaded to the Spark:bit. Students will learn how to program the Spark:bit to control connected output modules.
Lesson Time:
60 Minutes
STEM Lab:
STEM Pathways Lab
Pauses
In this lesson, students will learn how pauses can be used in a program. Students will assemble a mechanism and then create a series of programs in MakeCode that utilize pauses.
Lesson Time:
60 Minutes
STEM Lab:
STEM Pathways Lab
Functions
In this lesson, students will assemble a ball maze that can be controlled using the Spark:bit. Students will learn how to create custom functions in MakeCode which will enable the maze operate autonomously.
Lesson Time:
60 Minutes
STEM Lab:
STEM Pathways Lab