PPT
Resource portal https://www.ripkenfoundation.org/resource-portal) has development resources.
Step 1: Create an account for the Ripken LMS:
Step 2: Confirm account.
Step 3: Explore resources.
Step 4: Explore https://rebrand.ly/dq8a25o
Explore Literature Connections:
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Robo E4 3D printer:
Loading Filament Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjuIy7zzA_I
- Select Filament/Load (or Unload)
- Select the material type. By default, our printers come with PLA.
- Printer will pre-heat for that material.
If unloading:
- Once the extruder is pre-heated, push the button on the side of the extruder.
- Push the filament down into the extruder and then pull out the filament from the extruder quickly.
- Refer to the on-screen instructions for diagrams.
- Neatly store your filament to reduce likelihood of tangles. Store it in a dry place such as a zip-seal bag with a desiccant package.
If loading:
- Prepare your spool. Clip off any blobs/kinks/etc. from the end of the spool.
- Load onto the spool holder. Ideally, the filament should load from the bottom and then smoothly into the filament detection sensor, found on the front edge of the machine.
- Feed through the filament guide tube and into the extruder according to the on-screen instructions.
- Click "Done."
More options:
www.Tinkercad.com – design your own creations and then print!
Robo3D provide additional training resources and MySTEMKits has both training and teacher lesson plans:
https://help.robo3d.com/hc/en-us/categories/25292356686491-Robo-E4– Videos and troubleshooting the 3D Printer
www.mystemkits.com – Training and educational 3D printing files and lessons.
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LittleBits
Magnetic electric building blocks that teach circuitry and logical thinking
Find Curriculum: Edu.Sphero.com/Landing
- Magnetic electric building blocks that teach circuitry and logical thinking
- Unique from other electronics kits because while it is still a circuit, it doesn’t look like the traditional “circle” circuit with wires and components – this is more linear and reads left to right from the power source to the outputs
- Geared towards kids ages 8 and beyond
- Usually Ripken STEM Centers receive a class set of 8
- Each piece has a different purpose
- The colors correspond to their functions
- Blue = power
- Pink = input, such as a button, switch, or sensor
- Orange = wire or similar piece (like a branch to connect multiple bits)
- Green = output, such as a motor, counter, or buzzer
- Because they’re magnetic, you can’t put them together the wrong way
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SnapCircuits
Curriculum: Elenco.com/Manuals/
- Snap circuits snap together like buttons on a coat
- Pieces all serve a different function
- In the kit there is a book with diagrams of different circuits to construct
- Geared towards kids 8 and beyond
- Usually Ripken STEM Centers receive a class set of 12 Snap Circuits
Neat fact about Snap Circuits – most of the pieces have a design on them which is exactly what that piece looks like on an electric schematic diagram which is what electricians and engineers use to design circuits
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STEM Pathways (Also made by Kid Spark; similar to Foundational Fluencies)
Curriculum: KidSparkEducation.org/Curriculum
- If you thought of Foundational Fluencies as Duplo Lego, think of these as regular Legos or even better Kinex!
- Modern-day building blocks
- Has a variety of pieces that snap together and perform different functions
- Solid pieces
- Wheels
- Pulleys
- Arcs
- Etc.
- Pieces go together and come apart easily--emphasize the importance of organization with these kits because they need to be put back a specific way so the kits close. There are diagrams in each kit that show how the pieces go back in the containers.
- Possibilities for creation are endless
- Geared towards ages 8 and beyond
- Usually Ripken STEM Centers receive a class set of 4 STEM Pathways
The Spark:bit is a micro-bit based robotics controller that can be combined with sensors, motors, and other Kid Spark materials to create interactive robotics systems. Students can also code by using Microsoft’s MakeCode programming. There is a QR code when you get to the hands on stations. By accessing this QR code, you can learn more information
Kid Spark Education has an extensive collection of lessons available online at https://kidsparkeducation.org/ from Pre-K through 12 on so many different topics.
3D Printing files are available online for most of the pieces so you can reprint pieces or have kids design their own pieces that work with the other ROK Blocks
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Makey Makey
Curriculum: MakeyMakey.com/Pages/How-To
Plug & Play Apps: MakeyMakey.com/Pages/Plug-And-Play-Makey-Makey-Apps
- Computer chip that plugs into any computer and can act as keys or a mouse click
- Geared towards kids 8 and beyond
- Usually Ripken STEM Centers receive 1 class set that contains 12 Makey Makey’s
- Kids can use MM to play pre-made games or computer programs
- Kids can also use scratch.mit.edu to create their own games and programs
- Scratch is a visual-based drag and drop coding platform that can be used to create games, animations, and other programs
- All scratch weblinks are also mentioned on the weblinks handout
- MM is wonderful because it is so open and has many different applications (and is a great product for more artsy youth to find ways to incorporate technology and their creative sides)
- MM is also daunting to mentors because it is so open-ended and the applications are endless
- There are a ton of online resources created by educators – a great Facebook group called Makey Makey Educators where people share lesson plans and answer questions
- MM also has lesson plans available for projects on their website as well as instructables.com
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Shero Bolt
Curriculum: Edu.Sphero.com/Landing
- The Sphero BOLT is a way for students to learn code with a programmable robot
- You do need an electronic device (Chromebook, iPad, iPhone, kindle, etc.) to pair with the Sphero BOLTs.
- A typical Ripken STEM Center includes a charging case, along with 15 Sphero BOLT robots
- Kids can code with topics such as science, music, and the arts.
- The Sphero Edu app is a great tool, which provides over 100+ guided lessons under STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) for varying levels and contents
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Ozobots
Resources: ozobot.com
- Robot that teaches coding and programming using markers
- Pre-programmed codes are combinations of colors that you draw on paper – a sensor in the bottom of the robot reads the code and performs an action based on that code
- The robot will follow any line drawn by a marker – as long as its thick enough (but not too thick – see tips and tricks handout in the folder)
- Color codes are specific and there is a codes chart that has a list of all pre-programmed codes
- Ozobot works really well for beginners (for ages 5 and beyond) using just the marker-based coding,
- Usually Ripken STEM Centers receive 1 class set that contains 12 Ozobots
- You can also use a scratch-like program called Ozoblockly: https://ozobot.com/create/ozoblockly (another visual-based drag and drop programming software) to create a sequence of code for the Ozobot to follow.
- A great product for kids with a wide variety of skill/interest levels – can start with basic and get as advanced as you want
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Intelino Smart Train:
Application/Resources intelino.com/pages/edu-central-app
