Help me give my students materials and curriculum to enhance their experiences in the classroom with Micro:bits!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Magill's classroom raised $762
This project is fully funded
My Students
Middle school is the best age to teach, in my opinion! Students at this age are for the most part still excited about learning and are willing to try new ideas. I have been teaching for over 20 years at the same level and I am still amazed at the things my students can accomplish with the right encouragement.
My students are curious!
They love to try to figure out how things work. Time and again, they go beyond what I am asking of them to expand on what they are learning. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student struggle with a concept or an idea and finally seeing them succeed.
My Project
Over the past year, through the Pathfinders Institutes, I have worked with Firia Labs to learn and implement their curriculum to teach my students the Python coding language. They have really enjoyed using the Micro:bits in their physical computing projects but they are looking for more things to do with them. I have tried to integrate other peripherals (motors, sensors, etc) with little success because there is no integrated curriculum. The Lift-Off! Peripherals Kit with hardware and curriculum licenses will solve this problem.
Having this peripherals kit along with a curriculum that is integrated with what we are currently using, will make it possible to create more challenging real life projects.
Computer Science, STEM, and Maker Education are the wave of the future. These topics not only interest students but they teach them invaluable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, etc. Having access to engaging relevant curriculum and hardware will allow students to experience what a career in a Computer Science or STEM field could look like for them.
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