About

Full STEAM ahead! In this class, students combine art and technology to make a character and then build a scene around it out of everyday materials like cardboard, paint, and paper. They bring them to life through coding, motors, lights, and a variety of components.

The class begins by introducing the microcontroller and add-on boards students will be using: micro:bit and the Makey:bit. We explore different components like motors and lights, how to use them, and code them using a block-coding application called MakeCode.

As a class, we’ll decide on a theme for our projects (e.g. movie characters, things I like, famous people). We’ll talk about how to design a costume or “skin” for the Makey:bit.

Then we learn different cardboard building techniques and mechanisms that can be used to create a scene around the chosen character.

Details

• For students ages 10-14.
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Registration closes Wednesday, July 5.
• A materials fee of $2 is included in the price of the class and covers all materials. Students can bring some materials of their own (see below).

Details

To keep the costs of the class down, robotics kits will be provided for use during class time and will be returned to the instructor at the end of the week.

We recommend students bring their own devices from home like laptops (Mac or PC), Chromebooks, or Bluetooth-enabled tablets. Or they can use the computers at BARN, but availability is limited. Even though they will be wearing a protective gown, it is still recommended that students not wear clothes they'll mind getting paint on.

Project

Prerequisites

None

Class Policies

• If you have any questions, please email BARN Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Jones at SarahJ@BainbridgeBARN.org.