Robotics & Coding Tutorials

Robotics & Coding 101

In this unit, students will get familiar with the Spark:bit robotics controller and the software (MakeCode) that is used to program it. Students will gain confidence in their ability to write simple programs that can be uploaded to the Spark:bit.


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Exploring Sensors

In this unit, students will learn how to incorporate digital and analog sensors to robotic builds and projects. Students will learn how to write custom programs that include conditional statements such as if statements and if/then statements.


Image of students using a remote to control machines from a STEM kit

Loops & Variables

In this unit, students will build upon previous Kid Spark robotics and coding experiences as they explore how to use different types of loops and variables in a program.