Hovercraft

IT STEM STEM Day 8 3 hrs Computational Thinking Block Coding

This course introduces practical STEM principles through interactive learning. Participants will engage with technologies such as micro:bit coding and create hovercrafts for real-time remote control competitions. Teams will navigate challenges, avoiding obstacles to cross the finish line swiftly. Emphasize collaboration and strategic thinking while providing a foundation in STEM applications.

Learning objectives

Understand the principle of the hovercraft and the related coding skills through micro:bit
Assemble and improve a hovercraft design that run faster and stabler
Use micro:bit to control the hovercraft, pass through obstacles, and complete the race as fast as you can!

Lesson plan

Setup

Introduce the physics behind the hover:bit and briefing instructions

Assemble the hover:bit

Test out the hover:bit

Competition

Prerequisites

None

Software

Una Virtual Classroom - Intermediate / Microsoft MakeCode

Other requirements

Hardware

Hover:bit set x 1
Competition component x1
Supporting materials, e.g.
- Hot glue gun with glue stick
- A4 Paper
- Cutter and cutting board
- Safety work gloves
- Scissors
- Ballpen or pencil
- Marker pen
Tablet / Notebook / Computer