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STEM x IoT

IT STEM Standard 8 10 hrs IoT Coding Block Coding

This course introduces fundamental coding concepts and dives into the Internet of Things (IoT) and its transformative potential in agriculture. Engage in hands-on projects, utilizing various sensors, to gain practical experience in STEM applications. This course provides a clear and accessible introduction to the intersection of technology and the natural world, empowering students with the skills to innovate in the field of IoT.

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Learning objectives

  • Master IoT basics to build smart agricultural tools.
  • Explore sensor technology for environmental monitoring.
  • Develop and program practical IoT devices for farming.

Lesson plan

Smart Watering System | Make a watering system by using soil moisture sensor, water level sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor, Servo and OLED to monitor the moisture of the soil
Humidity and Temperature Control | Make use of the DHT11 sensor and the OLED screen, and explore the use of the ThinkSpeak cloud service
Farm Protection System | Use the PIR sensor and Sonar:bit to detect any approaching object, and use rainbow LED to emit light to warn them away
Automatic Light System | Make automatic light system by light sensors.
Comfortable Fish Tank | Make water-temperature regulation system by DS18B20 sensor
Pest-proof Agricultural System | Use the servo motor and rainbow LED to create a pest catching device
Height Monitoring System | Detect the height of domestic plants using sonar:bit
Plant Rescue System | Make a shielding device to close the window when the sunlight is too strong or when it is raining using light detectors and DHT11 sensor
Auto Feeding System | Make an auto-feeding system with the RTC module and the servo
Build your smart home! | Go through all the sensors and create own device

Prerequisites

  • None

Software

  • Una Virtual Classroom - Intermediate / Microsoft MakeCode

Other requirements

    Hardware

    • Tablet/Notebook/Desktop
    • Micro:bit Bundle x 1
      • micro:bit x 1
      • battery holder x 1
    • ElecFreak - Smart agriculture kit x1