Weeks 1: Introduction to Microbit

● Introduction to the microbit and its capabilities
● Understanding the basic functions and features of the microbit
● Simple activities and games to introduce the microbit to children

Weeks 2: Algorithms

● Introduction to algorithms and problem-solving
● Using microbit to create simple algorithms and solve problems
● Algorithm games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 3: Decomposition

● Introduction to Decomposition
● Using microbit to break down complex problem into smaller
● Decomposition games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 4: Sequencing

● Introduction to sequencing and instructions
● Using microbit to create sequences of light or sound
● Sequencing games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 5: Pattern Recognition

● Introduction to Pattern Recognition
● Using microbit to make connections between similar problem
● Pattern Recognition games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 6: Debugging

● Introduction to Debugging
● Hunt for a mistakes in a program and correct them
● Debugging games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 7: Loops

● Introduction to loops
● Using microbit to create loops and repeat instructions
● Loop games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 8: Conditional Statements

● Introduction to conditional statements and decision-making
● Using microbit to create conditional statements and make decisions
● Conditional statement games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 9: Inputs and Outputs

● Introduction to inputs and outputs
● Using microbit to create interactive programs that respond to inputs
● Interactive games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 10: Sensors

● Introduction to sensors and their uses
● Using microbit to create programs that respond to sensor inputs
● Sensor games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 11: Robotics and Movement

● Introduction to robotics and movement
● Using microbit to program robots to move and perform simple tasks
● Robotics and movement games and activities to reinforce understanding

Weeks 12: Showcase & Presentation

● Children will work on a final project that incorporates all the skills and concepts learned throughout the course
● Children will showcase their projects and demonstrate their learning to their peers and families

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Lesson 1: Introduction to App Inventor and Arduino (1.5 hours)

● Overview of the course (10 mins)
● Introduction to App Inventor and Arduino (20 mins)
● Importance of App Inventor and Arduino in modern technology (20 mins)
● Hands-on exercises to familiarize with App Inventor and Arduino (40 mins)

Lesson 2: Getting Started with App Inventor (1.5 hours)

● Installing and setting up App Inventor (20 mins)
● Overview of the App Inventor interface (20 mins)
● Creating a simple app with buttons and labels (30 mins)
● Introduction to App Inventor blocks (20 mins)

Lesson 3: App Inventor and Arduino Communication Using LEDs (1.5 hours)

● Understanding the basics of App Inventor and Arduino communication (10 mins)
● Creating a simple Bluetooth communication between App Inventor and Arduino (10
mins)
● Sending data from App Inventor to Arduino (20 mins)
● Understanding LED and its working (10 mins)
● Controlling LEDs using App Inventor (20 mins)
● Using App Inventor to turn ON and OFF LEDs (20 mins)

Lesson 4: Displaying Sensor Data in App Inventor (1.5 hours)

● Displaying data from sensors in App Inventor (20 mins)
● Using App Inventor to create graphs and charts (30 mins)
● Hands-on exercises to display sensor data in App Inventor (40 mins)

Lesson 5: Reading Sensor Data with Arduino Using Ultrasonic Sensor (1.5 hours)

● Introduction to sensors and their types (10 mins)
● Connecting sensors to Arduino (10 mins)
● Understanding the code to read data from sensors (10 mins)
● Testing sensors with hands-on exercises (10 mins)
● Introduction to ultrasonic sensors and their applications (10 mins)
● Connecting ultrasonic sensors to Arduino (10 mins)
● Writing code to read data from ultrasonic sensors (20 mins)
● Hands-on exercises to test and troubleshoot ultrasonic sensors (10 mins)

Lesson 6: Introduction to Servos (1.5 hours)

● Introduction to servos and their applications (15 mins)
● Connecting servos to Arduino (15 mins)
● Writing code to control servos (30 mins)
● Hands-on exercises to move servos with App Inventor (30 mins)

Lesson 7: Building a Line Following Robot (1.5 hours)

● Introduction to line following robots and their applications
● How line following robots work and their components
● Importance of sensors in line following robots
● Building the robot chassis using basic materials
● Mounting the motors and wheels on the chassis
● Installing the line following sensors and other components
● Introduction to line following algorithms
● Writing the code to control the motors based on sensor inputs
● Implementing a basic line following algorithm

Lesson 8: Remote Control Robot

● Understanding remote control robots and their applications
● Different methods of controlling robots remotely
● Overview of Bluetooth communication for remote control
● Assembling the robot chassis and components
● Integrating Bluetooth module for wireless communication
● Connecting the motors and wheels to the robot
● Introduction to App Inventor’s Bluetooth component
● Designing the remote control app interface
● Writing the code to send commands to the robot via Bluetooth

Lesson 9 (Robotic Arm Project)

● Designing and building a robotic arm
● Combining App Inventor and Arduino to control the robotic arm
● Testing and debugging the robotic arm

Lesson 10 (Smart Parking System Project)

● Designing and building a smart parking system using ultrasonic sensors
● Combining App Inventor and Arduino to display parking information
● Testing and debugging the smart parking system

Lesson 11 (Traffic Light Controller Project)

● Build a traffic light system using LEDs
● Use App Inventor to create an app that allows the user to control the timing of the lights

Lesson 12

● Presentation