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STEM Maker
IT STEM Standard 8 10 hrs Computational Thinking Block Coding
This course introduces the fundamentals of STEM using the micro:bit, covering coding basics, electronics, and sensor interactions. Engage with practical exercises to discover the micro:bit's versatile applications with sensors. Ideal for beginners, this course is a stepping stone to mastering technology and engineering principles.
Learning objectives
- Create various micro:bit products with sensors (mainly Grove Sensors) using block coding
- Apply principles of fair testing and debugging in practical engineering and science exercises
- Understand and apply closed circuits, light sensors, ultrasonics, motors, and infrared sensing
Lesson plan
Basic micro:bit and pin (Compulsory) | Learn the basic function of microbit
Home Alarm System | Make a smart home alarm system by using ultrasonic ranger, speaker
Advanced exercise 1 | Parking system
Reaction Time Tester | Make a reaction time tester
Advanced exercise 2 | Complex testing machine
Hand-Gesture Controlled Fan | Make a controllable fan with rotary angle sensor, gesture sensor and motor
Advanced exercise 3 | Smart fanning system
Automatic Light System | Make automatic light system with light sensors and conduct fair test with different light sensors
Smart traffic light | Make smart traffic light by Infra-red (IR) Distance Interrupter and light strip
Advanced exercise 4 | Traffic light system
Prerequisites
- None
Software
- Una Virtual Classroom - Intermediate or Microsoft MakeCode
Other requirements
Hardware
- Tablet/Notebook/Desktop
- Micro:bit Bundle x 1
- micro:bit x 1
- battery holder x 1
- Grove Inventor Kit for micro:bit x 1
- Grove Shield for micro:bit x 1
- Grove - Rotary Angle Sensor(P) x 1
- Grove - Speaker x 1
- Grove - Ultrasonic Ranger x 1
- Grove - Light Sensor v1.2 x1
- Grove - WS2812 Waterproof LED Strip - 30 LEDs 1 meter x 1
- Grove - Gesture Sensor x 1
- Grove - 4-Digit Display x 1
- Grove - Red LED x 1
- Micro USB Cable x 1
- Alligator Cable x 10
- Grove Cable x 7
- Grove - Digital Light Sensor - TSL2561 x 1
- DFRobot micro:Driver - Driver Expansion Board for micro:bit x 1
- Mini Fan Bundle
- Motor x 1
- Fan blade x 1
- Grove - 4 pin Female Jumper to Grove 4 pin Conversion Cable x 1
- Grove - Vibration Motor x 1
Feedback
Students are invested in the hands-on work. The “teacher tips” function can speed up the teaching pace and help the teacher get to the core problem faster.
Mr Wong Kwok-kau — STEM Coordinator in Ko Lui Secondary School
Using Una’s interactive classroom function, we can finish a smart device with my teammate. It’s really satisfying!
Student — SKH Holy Carpenter Secondary School
Una helps to achieve a high level of teamwork and companionship among students. Problem-solving becomes easier through discussion with others.
Mr Di Chung Yin — Design and Technology Teacher from SKH Holy Carpenter Secondary School