Course Syllabus
Sustainable Development Goals and Design Thinking: Micro:bit Water Level Monitors
Bring real-world issues to the classroom using Design Thinking to solve water-related problems highlighted in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Explore how students can use simple circuits and block-based coding to transform a micro:bit into a basic water level monitor using the free, open-source platform “MakeCode.” This session will provide a step-by-step look at a classroom-ready learning experience for grade 6-9 students.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will:
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- identify opportunities for student design thinking using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a starting point;
- describe how micro:bits and block-based coding can be used to design a basic water level monitoring tool to help solve a real-world problem.
Format
This course is a lightning learning session, a condensed learning experience designed to ignite your skills and propel your career forward. Unlock new opportunities, enhance your expertise, and engage in practical strategies through this concise, power-packed learning experience. Additionally, for those seeking a more flexible learning option, we offer an on-demand recording, allowing you to access and learn at your own pace. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.
Grade Level
This course is suitable for educators teaching Grade 6 to Grade 9.
Estimate Duration
This course should take you 30-45 minutes to complete.
Earn your badge
You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Cross-Curricular Learning.
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