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The Strawbees STEAM Robotics Classroom Solution with micro:bit is a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) kit for classrooms that combines Strawbees building straws and connectors with BBC micro:bits and robotic components. Students use teh beginner-friendly MakeCode block-based coding platform to program micro:bits connected to Robotic Inventions boards, enabling them to control servo motors and RGB LEDs attached to their straw-based creations. The solution includes a large building set for up to 40 students, curriculumn-aligned digital resources via Strawbees Classroom, and a "Pocketful of Ideas" card deck to inspire invention and physical computing.
Features
Key Features:
Building System:
The kit provides over 4,000 Strawbees pieces, including various lengths of straws and color-coded connectors for building physical structures and robots
Micro:bit Integration:
Students program the included BBC micro:bits using the MakeCode block-based coding platform
Robotic Components:
The Robotic Inventions for micro:bit board adds functionality, allowing for the control of up to 3 servo motors and 2 RGB LEDs within their constructions
Digital Resources:
A 1-year access to Strawbees Classroom offers lessons, activities, student-facing materials, and facilitation guides for teachers
Creative Inspiration:
A "Pocketful of Ideas" card deck provides over 100 challenges to inspire students to build and invent, promoting creative learning and exploration
Physical Computing:
The kit extends programming beyond the computer, allowing students to create interactive physical projects by connecting digital code to the physical world
Includes:
1024 Connectors – 1-Leg Blue
512 Connectors – 2-Leg Yellow
512 Connectors – 3-Leg Green
256 Connectors – 5-Leg Red
512 Building Straws – 240mm Blue
360 Building Straws – 205mm Green
512 Building Straws – 112mm Pink
256 Building Straws – 80mm Orange
256 Building Straws – 48mm Yellow
160 Clips
1 Pocketful of Ideas Card Deck
2 Posters
20 BBC Micro:bits
20 USB Cables
40 AAA Batteries
20 AAA Battery Holder
20 Strawbees Robotics Boards for the Micro:bit
20 Strawbees Micro:bit clip
20 Servo Motors 120 (SM-S2309S)
40 Servo Motor Mounts White
60 Servo Motor Arms
60 Screws for Servo Mounts and Arms
20 Mini Screwdrivers
20 Servo Extension Cables
40 Eyes
20 Eye Sticker Sheet
40 Sneaker Shoes
40 Duck Feet with Magnets
2 Poster
Free Access to the Official Strawbees MakeCode Extension
Shipping Details
Shipping Type:
parcel
Free Shipping:
true
Specifications
Maximum Age:
14
Maximum Grade Level:
Grade 8
Allergens:
Contains No Allergens
Certifications:
Not Applicable
Grade Level:
Grades 3-8
Safety:
SUOM Description:
1 Set
Brand Name:
Strawbees
Description:
Classroom Robotics Micro:Bit
Material:
Electronics / Plastic
Number Of Batteries:
40
Number of Robots:
20
Strawbees STEAM Robotics, Classroom Solution with Micro:bit