Introducing Yobea Masterminds!

• This is a program designed for students interested in finding physical applications for STEAM and technology, going beyond software and coding.
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• This is one week-long course for students to find countless and unique outlets for their creativity and science interests.
• Designed for students completing grades 5+ (entering 6th grade in the fall of 2021).
  • Middle and high school students encouraged!
• Though encouraged, no previous coding/programming experience required.
• Concepts covered:
  • Introduction to the BBC Microbit:
    • Programming the Microbit to understand external inputs
      • Using buttons and sensing to display different patterns with an LED matrix.
  • Introduction to circuits
    • Breadboards
    • Parts of a circuit (switches, resistors, batteries/power supplies, motors, conductors & insulators, etc.)
    • Understanding different types of circuits (series vs parallel circuits)
    • CAD (Designing 3D Prints)!
• Session will conclude with a competition to see which student can best design a 3D print and integrate their circuit board (Microbit) to form a useful/cool product.

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