Find hands-on projects and step-by-step activities designed to engage students and teach them coding as they complete the activity or project.
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This project shows how to create a two-player dice game using micro:bits. When they are shaken, they generate a random number between 1 and 6. The two are compared
micro:bit Tutorial – How to Make a Two-player Dice Game Read More »
This activity walks through how to set up an If-Then-Else statement in MakeCode. The code displays one of two icons depending on the value of a variable.
How to code if-then-else statements with Makecode for micro:bit Read More »
Loops are a programming method that uses repetition, a fundamental concept in programming curricula. Loops can make writing code more efficient and error-free.
An Introduction to Programming Simple Loops Read More »
Copper tape is the go-to tool for making paper circuits. There are alternatives to it though. Here are two that can be used to circuits on paper: Circuit Scribe Pen This pen is filled with conductive silver ink. It has a rollerball tip that dispenses the ink smoothly. You can draw the circuits and attach
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Don’t know what automata is? You aren’t the only one. Automata are mechanical devices that are made to look like they are moving on their own. Here are some examples . Automata are interesting to watch, but they also have a practical purpose. They provide an introduction to simple machines and mechanisms like gears, cranks, cams,
Paper Engineering: Books and Classes about Automata Read More »
Tape is an easy and safe tool for people of all ages to use for building. It is great for quick prototyping, works on various surfaces, and can be either temporary or permanent. Lots of finished projects utilize tape in some manner, as a way to adhere to things to each other, to cover a
7 Types of Tape for your Makerspace Read More »
Servo motors are great for projects where you want to make something else turn. This could be anything from a hand, like in the video below, to a vehicle.
micro:bit How-to: Make a Waving Hand Using a Servo Motor Read More »
This project shows how to write code to recognize when a micro:bit is tilted toward the left, the right, the top, the bottom, and when it is shaken. It is a beginner project and requires no coding experience.
Micro:bit How-to: Write Code To Recognize Motion Read More »
This example shows how to code the buttons on the micro:bit. There’s not much to it, so it’s a great place to start if you are new to the micro:bit and don’t know where to start.
How to use micro:bit buttons to change the display Read More »
This activity shows how to use the touch sensor at the top of the micro:bit. The touch sensor is disguised as the micro:bit logo and it works in the same manner as touchscreens that we see on cellphones, gaming devices, computer screens,
micro:bit How-to: Code the Logo Touch Sensor Read More »
