Tech Cornwall – Tech Explorers: 1 day Physical Computing Adventure
Dive into the fascinating world of physical computing with Tech Explorers!
Designed for curious minds aged 10 to 14, this condensed program invites 20 students to embark on an educational adventure using Raspberry Pi as their guide. Experience a blend of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while learning critical tech skills.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday July 29th
- Time: 9:00 am – 16:30 pm
- Venue: Camborne Community Centre
- Address: 9 South Terrace, Camborne TR14 8SU
- Free Parking
Intensive Curriculum Highlights:
- 1 Day of Interactive Learning: packed with engaging discussions and hands-on projects.
- Learn how to control motors with code.
- Focus on Teamwork: Working together, collaborate, share ideas, and build together in a student-led, inquiry-driven environment.
Session Breakdown
- Program the Mission to Mars rovers with the BBC Microbit.
- Learn the basics of Python programming to put your input into the rover movements.
- Lunchtime. Please bring a packed lunch. Food and refreshments are NOT provided.
- Build a rover with rather unusual wheels.
- Program this rover using the Raspberry Pi Pico and your Python skills from the morning.
Pi Pico Programming: Micro-Python on a development board.
- Building a Rover: Combine all your skills to build a rover from the box.
- Pi Pico: Coding Raspberry Pi Pico and drive your robot around.
Materials & Resources: Each session comes equipped with all necessary materials. The Raspberry Pi Pi500 computers and Pi Pico boards ensuring a rich, hands-on experience. Tech simple & cheap enough to replicate at home.
Teamwork & Budget-Friendly Learning: Emphasising collaboration, our program encourages team projects and utilises cost-effective resources to ensure an inclusive and accessible learning experience.
Why Join Us?
- Nurture Technical Skills: Gain foundational knowledge in computing and programming.
- Foster Innovation: Develop a love for learning, exploration, and innovation in the tech world.
- Build Confidence: Enhance problem-solving skills and self-expression through technology.
- Real World Skills: More than just fun this could be a step to developing a career.
Ready to join Tech Explorers? Join us for this unforgettable journey into the world of physical computing. Spaces are limited to 20 young explorers, so secure your spot now and get ready to unleash your creativity and tech prowess!
