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
Pigpen micro:bits
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