This two week STEM program gives participants a hands on experience with the micro:bits. These tiny circuit boards are designed to help young people learn to code and create with technology.

Participants will explore micro:bit hardware and learn how to connect them to the block-based visual programming language, Scratch. Over the two weeks, participants will build 2 projects that combine the magic of the digital and physical worlds.

Make it: Code it: Improve it.

Join us for an introduction to task-oriented coding, electronics hardware and digital technology skills delivered through fun and engaging projects.

Week 1 - Boom-Box project

Make your own sound machine using the micro:bit’s buttons & accelerometer and Scratch.

Week 2 - Hungry Dino project

Make a wireless game controller with your micro:bit and Scratch - and help feed tacos to your dinosaur!

Please note: You are registering to attend 2 sessions (18th and 25th March 2021).

For ages 9-13yr olds.

Wanting more? Extend your STEM experience in the comfort of your own home. Drop by the Murray Library and loan a micro:bit kit to explore at home!

This free workshop is a Murray STEM Futures event, presented by TechXcelerate and sponsored by the Department of Jobs, Science, Tourism and Innovation.