About

Full STEAM ahead! In this class, students  combine art and technology to make critters (real or imagined) out of common materials like cardboard, paint, and paper. They bring them to life through coding, motors, lights, and a variety of components. The class begins by introducing the robotics kits they will be using - micro:bit and Hummingbird Bit. We explore the different components, how to use them, and code them using block-coding applications like MakeCode. Then they learn different cardboard building techniques and mechanisms that can be used for their creations.

Details

• For students ages 10-14.
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Registration closes on Wednesday, July 5.
• A materials fee of $2 is included in the price of the class, and all materials will be provided. Students may bring some of their own materials (see below).

Details

To keep the costs of the class down, robotics kits will be provided for use during class time and will be returned to the instructor at the end of the week.

Students can bring their own devices from home like laptops (Mac or PC), Chromebooks, or Bluetooth-enabled tablets. Or they can use the computers at BARN, but availability is limited. Even though they will be wearing a protective gown, it is still recommended that students not wear clothes they'll mind getting paint on.

Project

Prerequisites

None

Class Policies

• If you have any questions, please email BARN Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Jones at SarahJ@BainbridgeBARN.org.