Why use a pen and paper to make Pigpen ciphers when you can use a micro:bit? This activity pack introduces the Pigpen Cipher and how to encrypt and decrypt with it. It will also show you how to use a micro:bit in this process: – Displaying the Symbols – micro:bit Radio Signals What you’ll need: – Access to microbit.org
AR Binary
Learn to count and add in binary with this amazing AR app! This activity pack explores what binary is, how the number system operates, and an introduction to Augmented Reality (AR). We will use the Technocamps AR Binary app made by Daniel Curry to put what you learn into practice. What you’ll need: – A modern phone – Internet access … Read More
QR Codes
Learn the secrets behind QR Codes. What do they mean? How can I create my own? This activity pack introduces QR Codes; what they are, how to use them, and how to create your own. There are two topics: – Using QR codes to learn information – Creating your own QR codes online
Code for Life
Learn Programming Principles whilst taking part in this coding challenge. This pack will teach you about: Loops Repeat Blocks Repeat Blocks with Conditions IF and IF ELSE Conditions What you’ll need: – Computer access – Internet access
Animal Classification
Learn about classification systems and how dichotomous keys are used to classify animals. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Access to https://scratch.mit.edu/
Gamefroot: Stop the Spread
This activity pack will teach you the concept of simulation modelling to show how we can stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Internet access – Access to make.gamefroot.com
Atom Modelling
Learn how to model some very tiny processes indeed! In this pack, we create a Scratch simulation of atoms on a tiny scale! What you’ll need: – Access to Scratch – Internet access – Computer access
Tower of Hanoi
Build your own Tower of Hanoi puzzle game in Scratch! What you’ll need: – Computer access – Internet access – Access to Scratch
Fuelling the Future
Learn how to simulate the reactions behind the newer, greener fuels we’ll be using in the near future. What you’ll need: – Scratch – Internet access – Computer access
Programming Challenges
This activity pack offers you a set of Python programming tasks that are great for practice. What you’ll need: – Basic programming skills – Computer access – Access to Python