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STEM Training: littleBits (CURR-006-STEM)


Description
This online training will explore using littleBits to introduce elementary and middle school students (3rd-8th grade) to the engineering design process. littleBits are small electrical components, including switches, sensors, motors, and lights, that snap together like Legos. Students can combine littleBits with common classroom materials to prototype inventions of all kinds. The first week of this course, a training kit will be delivered to your school or library for you to be able to complete the projects. It will be picked up on the date marked on your container. This course should take about 3 hours to complete.
Content
  • Welcome!
  • Stem Lending Center Overview
  • Make the Most of Your Learning Experience
  • Module 1: Let's Get Started!
  • 1.1 Prepare to Learn
  • 1.2 Activate!
  • 1.3 Navigate the Resources: Meet the Bits
  • 1.3.1 Navigate the Resources: Power Up
  • 1.3.1 Navigate the Resources: Power Up
  • 1.3.2 Navigate the Resources: Self-Driving Vehicle
  • 1.3.2 Navigate the Resources: Self-Driving Vehicle
  • 1.4 Demonstrate
  • 1.5 Articulate
  • Module 2: Remix
  • 2.1 Prepare to Learn
  • 2.2 Activate!
  • 2.3 Navigate the Resources: Art Machine
  • 2.3.1 Navigate the Resources: Throwing Arm
  • 2.3.2 Navigate the Resources: Security Device
  • 2.4 Demonstrate
  • 2.5 Articulate
  • Module 3: Finishing Up!
  • 3.1 Prepare to Learn
  • 3.2 Activate!
  • 3.3 Navigate the Resources
  • 3.4 Demonstrate
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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