Get Started With Teaching The Basics Of Electronics,
Coding & Programming For Ages 11+
Spark The Inner Genius
We believe that technology, when used well, gives students the chance to engage in creative ways to explore their potential. As Steve Jobs once said, “The best way to create value in the 21st century is to connect creativity with technology.”
At EdNex, we strive to bring together technology and creativityto help teachers better engage students in their learning journey. As we build a community of learners, we strive to equip them with 21st century skills for a better future. Three such skills needed for learners in the information age include problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. Arduino’s Education Starter Kit is an essential tool for teachers that empowers you to support students in this journey. .
With Education Starter Kit, you can unlock the world of programming, coding and electronics for your middle school students. The kit provides a seamless learning experience, guiding students through step-by-step lessons while fostering 21 century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
The carefully curated kit and teacher guide ensure a smooth learning journey for your students while the adaptable pacing options allow you to customise lessons to suit your students’ abilities.
Arduino Education Starter Kit
The kit introduces programming and electronics to 11- to 14-year-old students. The set includes step-by-step exercises that require no prior experience, making it perfect for beginners.
Each kit can accommodate up to eight students and consists of 11 lessons and two open-ended projects.
The Education Starter Kit is specifically designed for classroom use and includes enough components for multiple students to participate in the activities simultaneously.
The Education Starter Kit can be bundled with Arduino Certification to validate your students’ skills in programming, electronics and physical computing. All it needs is for them to take up a 75-minute online exam that will test their knowledge of the subject.
Education Starter Kit is a BETT Awards 2022 finalist in the ‘Hardware – AV – VR/AR – Robotics or Digital Device’ category.
Why Education Starter Kit In Your Classroom
- Easy to get started
- No prior coding or electronics experience required
- Fun and engaging projects linked to real-world topics
- Specially-designed content
- Boosts critical thinking, collaborative learning & problem-solving skills
- Supported with teacher’s notes, evaluation guidelines and time management table
Topics Covered
The kit covers eight main categories:
Electricity
Understanding concepts such as resistance, voltage, power and capacitance, being able to measure and calculate them.
Reading Circuits And Schematics
Understanding how electronics are represented visually, and the ability to read and analyse electronic circuits.
Arduino IDE
Understanding the functionality of the Arduino development environment, serial communication, libraries and errors.
Arduino Boards
Understanding the constitution and capabilities of an Arduino board and the functions of its different parts.
Frequency And Duty Cycle
Understanding the concepts of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and frequency, being able to calculate duty cycle.
Electronic Components
Understanding how various electronic components such as LEDs, sensors, buttons and motors work, and how to use them in a circuit.
Programming Syntax And Semantics
Understanding the building blocks of Arduino programming language such as functions, arguments, variables and loops.
Programming Logic
Ability to program various electronic components, read, analyze and troubleshoot Arduino code.
Hardware
4 Arduino UNO rev3 boards, 4 multimeters, 4 breadboards, batteries, wires and various sensors and actuators packed in a durable reusable box with sorting trays, protecting the components and making classroom management easier
Languages supported
English, Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai