Modules

The following Modules have different levels of difficulty which will be represented by the number of (*) following the Module number. Levels of difficulty range from * to ***, where * is simple, ** is moderate and *** is challenging (if available).

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Module 1

Goal: Introduce students to the basics of circuits.

Module 1*: LEDs & Breadboard

Module 1*: LEDs & Breadboard Part 4 answer

Kit(s) needed: Kit 1: LEDs & Breadboard
Time: 35-40 minutes

Test LED with Battery: 5 minutes

Using the Breadboard: 10 minutes

Lighting Multiple LEDs: 10 minutes

Your turn: 10 minutes

Module 1**: LEDs & Breadboard

Module 1**: LEDs & Breadboard Part 4 answer

Kit(s) needed: Kit 1: LEDs & Breadboard
Time: 35-40 minutes

Test LED with Battery: 5 minutes

Using the Breadboard: 10 minutes

Lighting Multiple LEDs: 10 minutes

Your turn: 10 minutes

Module 2

Goal: Introduces the basics of creating circuits with soft conductive materials

Module 2: Soft Circuit

Kit(s) needed: Kit 2: Soft Circuit
Time: 30-40 minutes

Placing the LEDs: 8 minutes

Caution: 3 minutes

Connecting LEDs Positive: 10 minutes

Connecting LEDs Negative: 10 minutes

Add Battery: 4 minutes 

Module 3

Goal: Understand the basics of Arduino and pseudocode

Module 3a: Intro to Arduino

Kit(s) needed: Kit 1: LEDs & Breadboard; Kit 3: Arduino
Time: 30-40 minutes

 What is an Arduino: 5 minutes

What is on an Arduino: 4 minutes

Set up: 5 minutes

Upload sample code: 2 minutes

Use an external LED: 3 minutes

Edit code!: 10 minutes

Use another pin for an LED: 3 minutes

Photocell: 10 minutes

Use the Serial Monitor to read input measurements: 2 minutes

Output setup: 1 minutes

Module 3b: Basics in Pseudocode

Kit(s) needed:
Time: 30-40 minutes

What is Programming: 5 minutes

Pseudocode: 20 minutes

Breakdown: 15 minutes

Module 4

Goal of Module 4: Understand the Basics of Programming and how to Convert Psuedocode Into Usable Code

Module 4: Basics in Programming

Kit(s) needed:
Time: 35-45 minutes

Converting Psuedocode: 3 minutes

Comments: 2 minutes

Variables: 10 minutes

Functions: 10 minutes

If Statements: 10 minutes

For Loops: 10 minutes

Module 5

Goal of Module 5: Introduce Students to the Basics of SquareWear

Module 5*: Squarewear basics

Kit(s) needed: Kit 4: Wearable Technology
Time: 45-50 minutes

Introduction to SquareWear: 2 minutes

Setup: 3 minutes

Upload Sample Code: 2 minutes

Clean up the Code: 5 minutes

Write Your Own Code: 10 minutes

Use the Photoresistor: 2 minutes

Use the Temperature Sensor: 3 minutes

Modify Temperature Sensor Code: 10 minutes

Use the Buzzer: 3 minutes

Modify Your Choice of Code: 10 minutes

Module 5**: Squarewear basics

Kit(s) needed: Kit 4: Wearable Technology
Time: 45-50 minutes

Introduction to SquareWear: 2 minutes

Setup: 3 minutes

Upload Sample Code: 2 minutes

Clean up the Code: 5 minutes

Write Your Own Code: 10 minutes

Use the Photoresistor: 2 minutes

Use the Temperature Sensor: 3 minutes

Modify Temperature Sensor Code: 10 minutes

Use the Buzzer: 3 minutes

Modify Your Choice of Code: 10 minutes

Module 6

Goal of Module 6: Review Programming Basics and Learn how to use the Amplifier Mic Sensor

Module 6*: Code Review and LEDs Responding to Sound

Kit(s) needed: Kit 4: Wearable Technology
Time: 30-40 minutes

Recap on Programming: 15 minutes

Amplifier Mic Sensor: 10 minutes

Create Your Own Sketch: 15 minutes

Module 6**: LEDs and NeoPixels Responding to Sound

Kit(s) needed: Kit 4: Wearable Technology
Time: 35-45 minutes

Recap on Programming: 15 minutes

Amplifier Mic Sensor: 10 minutes

Neopixel Hardware: 5 minutes

Locating Neopixel Examples: 2 minutes

Neopixel Software: 3 minutes

Create Your Own Sketch: 10 minutes

Module 7

Goal of Module 7: Learn how to use different sensors

Module 7*: Working with other sensors

Kit(s) needed:Kit 5: Sensors
Time: 30-40 minutes

Vibrating Motor: 10 minutes

Distance Sensor: 10 minutes

Pressure Sensor: 10 minutes

Module 7**: Working with other sensors

Kit(s) needed: Kit 5: Sensors
Time: 35-45 minutes

Vibrating Motor: 5 minutes

Distance Sensor: 5 minutes

Pressure Sensor: 5 minutes

Bend Sensor: 15 minutes

Servos: 15 minutes

Module 8

Goal of Module 8: Practice pitching and designing projects

Module 8: Pitch and Planning

Kit(s) needed:
Time: 30-40 minutes

What is an Elevator Pitch: 10 minutes 

Key Points: 10 minutes

Examples: 5 minutes

Milestones: 5 minutes

Budget: 5 minutes