Copper Tape with Adhesive Backing Solderable Repair printed circuit boards Create antennas and shielding

The Invent To Learn Guide to Fun Classroom Technology Projects features an assortment of insanely clever classroom-tested "maker" projects for learners of all ages. Josh Burker kicks classroom learning-by-making up a notch with step-by-step instructions, full-colour photos, open-ended challenges, and sample code. Learn to paint with light, make your own "Operation Game," sew interactive stuffed creatures, build "Rube Goldberg" machines, design artbots, produce mathematically generated mosaic tiles, program adventure games, and more! Your MaKey MaKey, LEGO, old computer, recycled junk, and 3D printer will be put to good use in these fun and educational projects. With The Invent To Learn Guide to Fun in hand, kids, parents, and teachers are invited to embark on an exciting and fun learning adventure!

A micro USB cable for Sphero & littleBits products. Can be used for plugging into inductive chargers for Sphero SPRK+ and Sphero BOLT and is compatible with Sphero Mini. Use with littleBits by connecting a PC to your codeBit or USB power bit or for recharging your Lipo battery. The cable is approximately 0.3 meters long and comes in littleBits white. NOTE: Does not work with the Sphero RVR Battery.

Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom - Join the maker movement! There’s a technological and creative revolution underway. Amazing new tools, materials and skills turn us all into makers. Using technology to make, repair or customise the things we need brings engineering, design and computer science to the masses. Fortunately for educators, this maker movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing. The active learner is at the centre of the learning process, amplifying the best traditions of progressive education. This book helps educators bring the exciting opportunities of the maker movement to every classroom. Children are natural tinkerers Their seminal learning experiences come through direct experience with materials. Digital fabrication, such as 3D printing and physical computing, including Arduino, MaKey MaKey and Raspberry Pi, expands a child’s toy and toolboxes with new ways to make things and new things to make. For the first time ever, childhood inventions may be printed, programmed or imbued with interactivity. Recycled materials can be brought back to life. While school traditionally separates art and science, theory and practice, such divisions are artificial. The real world just doesn’t work that way! Architects are artists. Craftsmen deal in aesthetics, tradition and mathematical precision. Video game developers rely on computer science. Engineering and industrial design are inseparable. The finest scientists are often accomplished musicians. The maker community brings children, hobbyists and professionals together in a glorious celebration of personal expression with a modern flare. When 3-D printing, precision cutting, microcomputer control, robotics and computer programming become integral to the art studio, auto shop or physics lab, every student needs access to tools, knowledge and problem solving skills. The maker movement not only blurs the artificial boundaries between subject areas, it erases distinctions between art and science while most importantly obliterating the crippling practice of tracking students in academic pursuits or vocational training. There are now multiple pathways to learning what we have always taught and things to do that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Making for every classroom budget Even if you don’t have access to expensive (but increasingly affordable) hardware, every classroom can become a makerspace where kids and teachers learn together through direct experience with an assortment of high and low-tech materials. The potential range, breadth, power, complexity and beauty of projects has never been greater thanks to the amazing new tools, materials, ingenuity and playfulness you will encounter in this book. In this practical guide, Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager provide K-12 educators with the how, why, and cool stuff that supports classroom making.

The sound trigger listens to the noise level in your room, and sends an ON signal when it gets over a certain level. You can make that threshold louder or softer using the included screwdriver. We like to use it with an LED to light up your room when you snap your fingers. The sound trigger features an electret microphone that triggers a 5V output when the set threshold is reached. The output of the module will remain high for 3 seconds. If the input signal is high, the module functionality is enabled. If the input signal is low, the module function is disabled.

Learn how to code using the Sphero littleBits Code Kit. With this coding and electronics kit, students create games and make inventions while exploring programming and engineering concepts in the classroom. Snap together the easy-to-use building blocks and start inventing.  Includes 16 bits, 24 accessories, and helpful teacher resources mapped to Curriculum.  Complete 100+ engaging activities and 10 lessons using the free Fuse app and littleBits Classroom.  Students can work independently or in small groups of two or three per kit. New durable storage container for easy organisation and clean up. Get hands on with littleBits Code Kit today! Recommended for Grades 3+.  What’s in Sphero littleBits Code Kit for Kids?  1 USB power  2 buttons  1 dimmer  1 slide dimmer  1 pressure sensor  1 sound trigger  3 wires  1 branch  1 code bit  1 bargraph  1 servo (cross axle)  1 speaker  1 round LED matrix  1 Durable Storage Case NOTE: The previous square LED matrix has been replaced by a round matrix. Some images on this page may still contain the square matrix.

Note: You must already have a STEAM+ Coding Kit or STEAM Student Set in order to use the expansion pack. Power up your STEAM learning with the littleBits STEAM+ Coding Expansion Pack designed to elevate the STEAM+ Coding Kit and STEAM Student Set experience. This expansion pack combines a curated selection of essential Bits and additional accessories from previous littleBits expansion packs that allow you to further supplement what you can teach and learn with the STEAM+ Coding Kit and STEAM Student Set. Additional Unit Plans are also included to easily expand your STEAM curriculum and empower students to take their inventions further. 15 Curated Expansion Bits 7 Additional Accessories Quick Start Guide for easy classroom implementation Additional Unit Plans: Science, Math, Computer Science, and Technology What's Included 1 Power & Cable 1 Sound Trigger 1 Proximity Sensor 1 Threshold 1 Accelerometer 1 Random 1 Wires 1 XOR 1 Makey Makey 2 ANDs 1 OR 1 Split 2 Latchs

The Sphero Craft Pack is your one stop shop for all the crafting accessories you’ll ever need to take your creations and inventions even further. With over 31 different items and 100’s of materials the Sphero Craft Pack was designed for both littleBits and Sphero robots. Highlights - The Sphero Craft Pack consists of the most commonly purchased  items to help take student inventions and creations even further. - Instead of sourcing all of the materials separately, everything is included in one box. - Pair with the BOLT Power Pack or the littleBits STEAM+ Class Pack to complete your MakerSpace. - Recommended 1-10 students per Sphero Craft Pack.

Our giant collection of nearly every Bit provides limitless options for schools and makerspaces. Access STEAM+ Coding Kit content and hours of inventions and creative builds via littleBits classroom 296 Bits Wall storage for easy Bit organization and access 3 craft packs Grades 3+ Engage 32 students NOTE: This kit is an upgrade of the Pro Library. The previous square LED matrix has been replaced by a round matrix. Some images on this page may still contain the square matrix.

Unleash student creativity with the littleBits STEAM Student Set Class Pack! Developed with educators, this electronics kit is designed to teach STEAM principles and encourage exploration, experimentation, and hands-on learning. With 10 littleBits STEAM Student Sets and 20+ hours of standards-aligned curriculum, the STEAM Student Set Class Pack enables students to practice the engineering design process in an approachable and hands-on way. Each kit serves up to 3 students and is best suited for grades 3-8. STEAM Student Set Key Features COLLABORATIVE LEARNING: Each kit contains 19 Bits and 46 accessories to engage up to 3 students and foster teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills. STANDARDS-ALIGNED: The STEAM Student Set includes 20+ hours of cross-curricular and standards-aligned lessons available on littleBits Classroom, giving educators everything they need to easily implement the kit in their classroom. Students learn fundamental concepts such as circuitry, engineering, physics, art, and design thinking. OPEN & GUIDED CHALLENGES: Find open and guided STEAM challenges on littleBits Classroom, encouraging creative problem-solving skills, self-expression, and reflection. INVENTION GUIDE: The included Invention Guide contains Bit tips and 8 step-by-step challenges to get students started. DURABLE STORAGE: The STEAM Student Set comes with individual durable storage containers for easy organisation and clean up, as well as printed materials for instructional support and classroom implementation. What's in the Bundle Power x10 USB Power x10 Button x10 Slide Dimmer x10 Light Sensor x10 Temperature Sensor x10 Pulse x10 Fork x10 Wires x10 Inverter x10 Number x10 Long LED x10 RGB LED x10 DC Motors x20 Servo & Hub x10 Buzzer x10 Fan x10 Durable Storage x10 Invention Guide Invention Log Teacher's Guide

Meet the electronics kit designed to teach STEAM principles and encourage exploration, experimentation, and creativity through hands-on learning. Developed with educators, the STEAM Student Set makes the engineering design process fun and iterative for students while giving you everything you need to easily implement 20+ hours of standards-aligned curriculum in the classroom. Unpack the STEAM Student Set and transform students into inventors! Engage up to 3 students per kit with 19 bits and 46 accessories   Run 20+ hours unplugged/no device required cross-curricular and standards-aligned lessons available on littleBits Classroom Open and guided STEAM challenges on littleBits Classroom that foster creative problem-solving skills and encourage self-expression and reflection Included Invention Guide containing Bit tips and 8 step-by-step challenges to get started Improved durable storage container for easy organisation and clean up & printed materials for instructional support and classroom implementation What’s in Sphero littleBits STEAM Student Set circuit kit? 1 power  1 USB power  1 button  1 slide dimmer  1 light sensor  1 temperature sensor  1 pulse  1 fork  2 wires  1 inverter  1 number  1 long LED  1 RGB LED  2 DC motors  1 servo & hub  1 buzzer  1 fan  1 Durable Storage Carrying Case Plus, access to littleBits classroom

Pack of 10 Alligator Clips for use with MaKey MaKey. 40cm Alligator clip leads in 5 assorted Colours.

This silver conductive varnish adheres well to glass, PCB material, ceramics etc. It is usually used to repairs printed circuits, window antennas, window alarm loops etc. Very good conducting properties and great for use with MaKey MaKey - Approximately 0.02 - 0.1 ohms/cm2.

Jumper Wires - 40 Pack - 10 Piece assorted colours. Spare Jumper wires are useful in MaKey MaKey, Arduino and other electronics projects.

Micro Switches (Pack of 15)

In this super fun book, Sylvia teaches you to understand Arduino micro-controller programming by inventing an adjustable strobe and two digital musical instruments you can play! Along the way, you'll learn a lot about electronics, coding, science, and engineering. Written and illustrated by a kid, for kids of all ages, Sylvia's whimsical graphics and clever explanations make powerful STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts accessible and fun.

A soldering iron in a jar. Wire Glue is an electrically conductive adhesive that enables you to make solder-free connections when you don't have a soldering iron handy, or aren't able to apply heat for some reason. Hundreds of hobby, trade and electronics uses. Lead-free, cures overnight.

The codeBit dongle allows you to wirelessly upload code from your computer to your codeBit. The USB cable brings power to your USB power Bit and rechargeable battery. It will also send information between certain Bits and your computer.

A mount for the littleBit servo motor to attach your motor to a littleBits mounting board.

The mounting board (8" x 7") serves as the backbone of your inventions. It provides structure, and allows you to keep your circuit intact and move it around with ease. This mounting board can accommodate large circuits.

The powerSnap supplies power to an open input without extra forks, splits, or power supplies. Includes 3 powerSnaps. 

When used with DC motors, this pair of wheels is perfect for making bots, cars, and all sorts of spinning inventions. These wheels work with cross axle DC motors.

The littleBits screwdriver is used to modify any Bit with a micro adjuster.

The codeBit levels up your littleBits circuits by allowing you to program how your Bits work. Using the littleBits Code Kit app you can command this Bit to create unique sounds, movements, and animations. The codeBit dongle allows you to wirelessly upload code from your computer to your codeBit. The USB cable brings power to your USB power Bit and rechargeable battery. It will also send information between certain Bits and your computer.