COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students will learn fundamentals of electronics and programming as they create their own interactive stuffed animal. Using a small computer called a LilyPad Arduino, conductive thread, and some simple programming, students combine sewing and circuitry in the form of a friendly monster that can light up, make noise, and respond to touch. No prior knowledge of programming or working with electronics is required.

Key Topics: Arduino Programming • Design • Electrical Engineering & Circuitry

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

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The Lilypad Arduino

Students practice hooking up their Lilypad to the computer and program their LED to blink using Arduino software. Students observe how a change in code can alter the output of their hardware.

Experiment with LED Patterns

Students learn how to use statements and create LED blinking patterns using these statements.

Design Your Monster

Students design the circuit and code for their interactive monster.

COURSE EVALUATION

90% of Students Liked or Loved this Course

92% of Teachers Agree that Students Showed Persistence with Difficult Tasks

““I don’t get to progress like this at school.”
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— 7th Grade Student

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MONSTERS DESIGNED AND PROGRAMMED