This micro:bit workshop covers areas of the Science and Technology and Humanities Areas of Learning and Experience. Pupils will learn the basics of block-based programming and how to use conditional statements to make decisions in computer programs. They will also explore how technology can be used to help humans cohabit the Earth with other species in a more eco-friendly and … Read More
micro:bit – Morse Code
This micro:bit workshop covers areas of the Science and Technology and Languages, Literacy and Communication Areas of Learning and Experience. Pupils will learn the basics of block-based programming and how to use conditional statements to make decisions in computer programs. They will also program their own methods of communicating wirelessly with their friends, focusing on Morse code using the micro:bit. … Read More
The White Feather
Accompanies the Theatr na nÓg production. Learn all about World War I and try out different methods for writing and breaking coded messages, and use these skills to defuse a virtual bomb. The accompanying Scratch Programs can be found here: Workshop Version: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/311922349/fullscreen/ Home Version: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/311923110/fullscreen/
Eye of the Storm
The Eye of The Storm workshop supports the Theatr na nÓg production introducing children to physics and computational thinking.
Blockly
Get to grips with Blockly – a block-based programming language from Google. Blockly is a block-based visual programming language developed by Google. This pack gives you an introduction to the challenges Google has made for learning Blockly. What you’ll need: – Access to the Blockly website: https://developers.google.com/blockly
Block That Noise!
Ever want to shut your alarm up in the morning? This pack is for you! This pack will teach you about sounds and how we can insulate devices inside objects to stop sounds from reaching them. What you’ll need: – Cardboard or Tupperware box – something with a lid – Household items you can use as insulation e.g. cotton wool, … Read More
Eye of the Storm
Learn all about the exciting principles of Physics with these fun experiments. What you’ll need: – Cup – Water – Cardboard – Ping-pong ball – Hair dryer – Scratch installed or access to https://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Food Chain
Learn all about food chains and make your own interactive model of a habitat using Scratch! This activity pack explores the features of landscapes and shows you how to model a food chain in Scratch. We’ll be looking at: The different features that make up a habitat What a food chain is and how we can draw one How to … Read More
Robot Board Game
Build your very own robotic board game with a micro:bit whilst learning all about Conditionals! This activity pack introduces conditional statements, how they work and where they are used. These are 3 sections: Conditional Statements micro:bits Board Game You will be learning about how a conditional statement works in computers and everyday life. What you’ll need: – 7 x 7 … Read More
Pixel Art
Learn all you need to create beautiful low-fi colourful artwork both on and off the computer. This activity pack introduces pixels, hex values and where pixels are used. There are 3 topics: Basic Pixel Art Hex Values Using Pixel Art online / 8 bit graphics What you’ll need: – Pens/pencils (at least 2 different colours) – Access to the internet