Computational Thinking PO2/PO3

This is the second activity in a series we have created that introduces students to the power of the BBC MicroBit in Computational Thinking.

In this activity we have introduced the Kitronik Motor Board that allows us to control some hobby motors whilst using the BBC Micro:bit.  The aim is for the students to learn how to control the movement of the motors with the buttons on the Micro:bit and then create a really simple chassis out of thick cardboard to test their vehicle.  In the next two Micro:bit resources the students will refine this project into a remote controlled car…

We have also created a net, that can be used to build a chassis for the vehicle.  The idea is that the arms of the net, wrap around the hobby motors we reference in the activity, so that the motors attach to the chassis with out the need for glue.  Feel free to adapt this net to suit the motor types your students have at their disposal.

You can find the net here:  Vehicle Chassis Net.

This is what the Chassis looks like assembled and operating:

To use this resource, simply make a copy of this resource and rename it so that you become the owner of it then adapt it to meet the learning needs/intentions of your students/planning.  If you want us to make more of this kind of resource please contact us at david@dakinane.com and we will make more resources to share with you, related to your need.