The Innovation Challenge 

Grade Level:  5-8

Unit Overview: . Upgrade your coding skills with the Microbit quick start kit. (yours to keep at the end of the project). Connect motors, light and buzzers and learn to control them with the sensors of the BBC Microbit.  Once training is complete we will undertake the task of designing and building a piece of newly developed assistive technology.

Planning and Preparation:  Pre visit TEAMS Meeting to discuss the project.

Initial Training:  2- or 3 100-minute blocks

School Requirements:   Basic makerspace materials such as cardboard, tape, string, and tinfoil.

Materials and Technology:  We will provide all required materials for the training session.  After the training we will leave you with the Microbit kits, but classes will require the use of electronic devices ( Chromebook, iPad) for coding.

Subject Areas:  Math, Science, Art, Language

Taking It Further: Incorporate your new Microbit into other areas of your curriculum