This pack includes short “how-to” videos teaching you how to convert between different number systems like binary to hex. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper Binary to Hexadecimal Hexadecimal to Denary This video covers converting from Binary to Hexadecimal. This video covers the basic topic of converting from Hexadecimal (Base 16) to Denary (Base 10). Follow along with this … Read More
Getting Started
This pack will help you get started, with instructions on how to install things! What you’ll need: – Internet access – Computer access Getting Started with Python Getting Started with Greenfoot Here, we go through two methods to getting started with Python: – using the website https://app.edublocks.org/#python – installing Python and IDLE on a computer. This can be found at … Read More
Blockly Activity Pack
Get to grips with Blockly – a block-based programming language from Google. Blockly is a block-based visual programming language developed by Google. This pack gives you an introduction to the challenges Google has made for learning Blockly. What you’ll need: – Access to the Blockly website: https://developers.google.com/blockly
Block That Noise! Activity Pack
Ever want to shut your alarm up in the morning? This pack is for you! This pack will teach you about sounds and how we can insulate devices inside objects to stop sounds from reaching them. This activity pack is worth 10 points plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Cardboard or Tupperware box – something … Read More
Little Man Computer Activity Pack
Learn all about Assembly Language and how to write programs using the Little Man Computer Simulator! Little Man Computer (LMC) is a simulator that mimics von Neumann architecture. This pack is worth 20 points plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to peterhigginson.co.uk/lmc
Pigpen micro:bits Activity Pack
Why use a pen and paper to make Pigpen ciphers when you can use a micro:bit? This activity pack introduces the Pigpen Cipher and how to encrypt and decrypt with it. It will also show you how to use a micro:bit in this process: – Displaying the Symbols – micro:bit Radio Signals What you’ll need: – Access to microbit.org This … Read More
AR Binary Activity Pack
Learn to count and add in binary with this amazing AR app! This activity pack explores what binary is, how the number system operates, and an introduction to Augmented Reality (AR). We will use the Technocamps AR Binary app made by Daniel Curry to put what you learn into practice. This pack is worth 10 points plus what you earn … Read More
QR Codes Activity Pack
Learn the secrets behind QR Codes. What do they mean? How can I create my own? This activity pack introduces QR Codes; what they are, how to use them, and how to create your own. There are two topics: – Using QR codes to learn information – Creating your own QR codes online This pack is worth 10 points … Read More
Code for Life Activity Pack
Learn Programming Principles whilst taking part in this coding challenge. This pack will teach you about: Loops Repeat Blocks Repeat Blocks with Conditions IF and IF ELSE Conditions This pack is worth 10 points plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Internet access
Animal Classification Activity Pack
Learn about classification systems and how dichotomous keys are used to classify animals. This pack is worth 20 points plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Access to https://scratch.mit.edu/