Programming with Arduinos

Students use LEDs, LDRs, potentiometers and an Arduino Uno to create a dexterity game. They will exercise problem-solving skills whilst programming and working with electronic circuits to solve problems related to real-world applications. The visual programming language Snap4Arduino is used throughout the day. 

This program will culminate in the students creating an authentic electronic device.

Prior experience in electronics and circuits is not required, but for students to make the most out of the day, we recommend they complete the Online module beforehand if these topics are new to them. Familiarity with block programming is also beneficial but not required.

This portal module guides students through the fundamentals of electricity, electric/electronic circuits and components and circuit theory. The activities in the module make use of simulated electrical laboratories.

It is recommended (but not required) for students coming onsite for Programming with Arduinos to complete this module beforehand if they are not already familiar with these topics at a basic level.

Through a series of challenges in a virtual electronics lab environment (Tinkercad Circuits), students will utilise acquired knowledge to create circuits.

The students will then be introduced to microcontrollers and use a virtual Arduino microcontroller to logically control their virtual electronic circuits. This is delivered over two sessions or can be condensed to one 90 min session.

An online module complementing the synchronous program is available for your students to complete.

We acknowledge that Secondary Schools operate within a timetable and can offer a range of times to accommodate this.