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Kitronik Lesson-in-a-Box - Visual Computing

Kitronik Lesson-in-a-Box - Visual Computing

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  • The Lesson in a Box (Visual Computing) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.
  • No soldering required for technicians or students.
  • The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you time.
  • In developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again.
  • These subject packs are a basic introduction to cross-curricular visual computing.
  • The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10) specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum.
  • The subject packs come with a detailed lesson plan, cross-referenced to: class slides, workbooks/ worksheets, checklists etc., technicians notes and where appropriate, AFL guidance with answers and plenaries.
  • Packaged in a sturdy reusable Gratnells tray that will keep the kits together and safe in between uses.
  • It's fun to teach and fun to learn!

Contents:

  • 1 x 2GB swivel USB stick, containing everything needed for planning and delivery of each lesson.
  • 1 x Deep Gratnells storage tray.
  • 1 x Translucent lid for tray.
  • 11 x Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit.
  • 1 x Klip motor driver for BBC micro:bit.
  • 1 x Right angle geared hobby motor.
  • 1 x Solderless motor board for right angle geared hobby motor.
  • 1 x 5 spoke injection moulded yellow wheel for Right angle geared hobby motor.
  • 1 x Miniature Crocodile Clip Leads, pack of 12.
  • 2 x M3 8mm Pan Head screws.
  • 6 x Black cable ties.
  • 10 x Rubber bands.
  • 1 x Roll of double sided tape.
  • 1 x Kaleidoscope build poster.
  • 1 x Egg drop poster.
  • 1 x Mood light poster.
  • 1 x Shake Table poster.
  • 2 x Visual coding guide poster - Part 1.
  • 2 x Visual coding guide poster - Part 2.
  • 1 x Visual computing pack quick start guide.
  • A set of Pre-cut cardboard templates for each experiment.
    • 1 x Pre-cut Simple buildings pack
    • 1 x Pre-cut Shake Table.
    • 1 x Pre-cut Mood light pack
    • 1 x Pre-cut 4/6 side Kaleidescope pack.

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What's on the USB Drive:

On the USB you will find full teaching resources for 13 lessons and 2 enrichments as follows:

  • Design & Technology;
    • KS3 Mood Light Cultures of Lighting Challenge (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons).
    • KS4 Design Prototyping (1 lesson).
  • Computing;
    • KS3 Iteration and Loops (1 lesson).
    • KS4 Selection and If-Statements (1 lesson).
  • Physical/Combined Science;
    • KS3 Air Resistance and Drag Experiments (1 lesson).
    • KS4 Visual Data Experiments (1 lesson).
  • Geography;
    • KS3 Earthquake Shake Table Experiments - Strong Structures (1 lesson).
    • KS4 Earthquake Shake Table Experiments - Comparing Earthquakes (1 lesson).
  • Enrichment/Open Days;
    • Dance and Light Challenge.
    • Kaleidoscope Challenge.
  • The USB drive also contains;
    • Teacher's and Technicians Guides.
    • DXF files for making additional cardboard templates.
    • A printable template for cutting by hand is also included as a PDF.
    • The code HEX files for each lesson.
    • Solderless TT motor board assembly guide.

Requires:

  • 11 x BBC micro:bit.
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