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Strawbees STEAM Robotics, Classroom Solution with Micro:bit
Item #:
2103926
$3,103.19 CAD
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The introductory Strawbees building toolbox fusing the micro:bit to add robotic capabilities!
About This Item
Description
The Strawbees STEAM Robotics Classroom Solution with micro:bit is a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) kit for classrooms that combines Strawbees building straws and connectors with BBC micro:bits and robotic components. Students use teh beginner-friendly MakeCode block-based coding platform to program micro:bits connected to Robotic Inventions boards, enabling them to control servo motors and RGB LEDs attached to their straw-based creations. The solution includes a large building set for up to 40 students, curriculumn-aligned digital resources via Strawbees Classroom, and a "Pocketful of Ideas" card deck to inspire invention and physical computing.Features
Key Features:
Building System:
The kit provides over 4,000 Strawbees pieces, including various lengths of straws and color-coded connectors for building physical structures and robots
Micro:bit Integration:
Students program the included BBC micro:bits using the MakeCode block-based coding platform
Robotic Components:
The Robotic Inventions for micro:bit board adds functionality, allowing for the control of up to 3 servo motors and 2 RGB LEDs within their constructions
Digital Resources:
A 1-year access to Strawbees Classroom offers lessons, activities, student-facing materials, and facilitation guides for teachers
Creative Inspiration:
A "Pocketful of Ideas" card deck provides over 100 challenges to inspire students to build and invent, promoting creative learning and exploration
Physical Computing:
The kit extends programming beyond the computer, allowing students to create interactive physical projects by connecting digital code to the physical world
Includes:
- 1024 Connectors – 1-Leg Blue
- 512 Connectors – 2-Leg Yellow
- 512 Connectors – 3-Leg Green
- 256 Connectors – 5-Leg Red
- 512 Building Straws – 240mm Blue
- 360 Building Straws – 205mm Green
- 512 Building Straws – 112mm Pink
- 256 Building Straws – 80mm Orange
- 256 Building Straws – 48mm Yellow
- 160 Clips
- 1 Pocketful of Ideas Card Deck
- 2 Posters
- 20 BBC Micro:bits
- 20 USB Cables
- 40 AAA Batteries
- 20 AAA Battery Holder
- 20 Strawbees Robotics Boards for the Micro:bit
- 20 Strawbees Micro:bit clip
- 20 Servo Motors 120 (SM-S2309S)
- 40 Servo Motor Mounts White
- 60 Servo Motor Arms
- 60 Screws for Servo Mounts and Arms
- 20 Mini Screwdrivers
- 20 Servo Extension Cables
- 40 Eyes
- 20 Eye Sticker Sheet
- 40 Sneaker Shoes
- 40 Duck Feet with Magnets
- 2 Poster
- Free Access to the Official Strawbees MakeCode Extension
Specifications
Allergens:
Contains No Allergens
Maximum Age:
14
Maximum Grade Level:
9
