Resources

Teach GPIO using Scratch, Ardublocks and Arduino.  

Note: These introductory lessons allow students to use visual based programming languages as an introduction to GPIO and breadboard components before using a Raspberry Pi and Python.

• Arduino_Lesson_1 
• Arduino_Lesson_2

2. Make an Adventure game in Scratch or Python IDLE

Note: These lessons involve using Scratch and Python in a creative manner to enhance computational thinking  

• Scratch_Adventure
• Python_Game

3. Teach Python GPIO using a Pibrella.

Note: I have not used ScratchGPIO on purpose because I have already covered   Scratch for Arduino , Scratch Adventure and Ardublocks as visual programming  languages and wish students to move to Python as a text based language. Each lesson is repeated, once using the Pibrella libraries (to introduce GPIO on a Pi) and then using the RPi GPIO library  in preparation for  using GPIO with breadboard components and Minecraft  

• Pibrella functions and libraries
• Pibrella Traffic Light using Pibrella Library
• Pibrella Pelican Crossing using Pibrella Library
• Pibrella Motor using Pibrella Library
• Pibrella Burglar Alarm using Pibrella Library
• Pibrella UV Light Secret Code using Pibrella Library
• Pibrella Cheesy Joke Game using Pibrella Library
• Pibrella Traffic Light Using GPIO Library
• Pibrella Pelican Crossing Using GPIO Library
• Pibrella Burglar Alarm using GPIO Library
• Pibrella UV Light Secret Code using GPIO Library
• Pibrella Cheesy Joke Game using GPIO Library
• Pibrella Fairground Ride Using GPIO Library
• Pibrella Buzzwire Game Using GPIO Library

4. Searching and Sorting Algorithms

Note: Lessons to provide coverage of the computing requirements at KS3 PoS 

• Santa’s Socks
• Searching
• Battleship Cards
• Sorting

5. Sonic Pi

Note : Many computing lessons have a defined, expected outcome. Sonic Pi covers text based programming for KS3 PoS in a fun, engaging but most importantly creative way, without necessarily knowing what the outcome will be.

• Sonic_Pi_Lesson 

6. Minecraft, Python and GPIO

• Controls
• Minecraft_Blocks
• Teleport
• Flower Paths
• Warehouse
• Chat
• Freeze
• Light up Teleport in Minecraft using a Pibrella button
• Light up Flower Path in Minecraft using a Pibrella
• Clear space & build Glass Lava Pool in Minecraft using a Pibrella button
• Home Doormat Buzzer and Welcome Chat in Minecraft using a Pibrella
• Water the Sand & turn to Grass in Minecraft with Pibrella Moisture Sensor
• Build a Minecraft Tower using a Pibrella button

7. BBC MicroBit

• MicroBit- Quick-Start-Teacher-Guide
• MicroBit – Minecraft Creeper
• MicroBit – Digital Pet
• MicroBit – Catch the Egg
• Lesson 1 – Scrolling Messages PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 2 – Blinking Lights PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 3 – Animations PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 4 – Fading Heart 1 PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 5 – Buttons PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 6 – Counter PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 7 – Electronic Dice PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 8 – Fading Heart 2 PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 9 – Fading Heart 3 PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 10 – Play Music PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 11 – Coin Toss PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 12 – Love O Meter PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 13 – Spin the Bottle PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 14 – Electronic Dice 2 PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 15 – Rocket Launch PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 16 – Strobe Light PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 17 – Temperature Sensor PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 18 – Windmill PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 19 – Compass PDF  DOC PPT
• Lesson 20 – Light controlled Beat Box PDF  DOC PPT

8. Codebug

• Lesson 1 – Scrolling Messages PFD  PPT
• Lesson 2 – Blinking Lights PDF  PPT
• Lesson 3 – Animations PDF  PPT
• Lesson 4 – Have A Great Day PDF  PPT
• Lesson 5 – Snakes and Ladders PDF  PPT
• Lesson 6 – GPIO Does It Conduct? PDF  PPT
• Lesson 7 – GPIO LEDs PDF  PPT
• Lesson 8 – GPIO Banana Piano PDF  PPT
• Lesson 9 – GPIO Glowbugs PDF  PPT
• Lesson 10 – GPIO Colour Star PDF  PPT

9. Python Turtle

• Introduction
• Frozen (based on an idea by Carrie Ann Philbin)

10. Sphero

• Lesson 1 Sphero Basics PFD  PPT
• Lesson 2  Sphero Lights PFD  PPT
• Lesson 3  Sphero Simulation PFD  PPT
• Lesson 4  Sphero City PFD  PPT
• Lesson 5 Sphero Dance Party PFD  PPT
• Lesson 6 Sphero Planet PFD  PPT
• Lesson 7 Sphero Minotaur Maze PFD  PPT
• Lesson 8 Sphero Original Maze PFD  PPT
• Lesson 9 Sphero Chariot Race PFD  PPT
• Lesson 10 Sphero Morse Code PFD  PPT
• Lesson 11 Sphero Colour Maze PFD  PPT
• Lesson 12 Sphero Board Games PFD  PPT

Other useful links

• Using the PiCam
• http://www.canyoucompute.co.uk/looking-for-data-in-text.html
• http://teachwithict.weebly.com/
• https://bournetocode.com/
• https://www.pinterest.com/clc_simon/python-resources/
• http://www.tecoed.co.uk/

 

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