Book Description
This fun project book engages kids with coding and making
This easy-to-follow guide offers a fun, hands-on introduction to coding for kids and anyone looking for a whimsical, light-hearted approach to making. The book contains 20 cool projects that use Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and kid-friendly Circuit Playground Express along with a few inexpensive, easy-to-find parts like LEDs and tin foil.
Save the World with Code: 20 Fun Projects Using Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and Circuit Playground Express for Kids features projects ranging from easy to advanced. You will get a fun blend of environmentally friendly projects, like a thermometer to monitor home temperature and a moisture sensor for keeping your plants watered, with more wacky projects, like a light up sword, cookie theft detector, and a touch sensor to check if someone is a zombie!
•Teaches kids coding basics using Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and Circuit Playground Express
•Each project includes a parts list, illustrations, and easy-to-follow assembly instructions
•Written by a maker and educator whose goal is to make coding fun for everyone
Table of Contents
- Cover
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- INTRODUCTION
- Getting Started
- Choose Your Tool: BBC micro:bit, Circuit Playground Express, or Raspberry Pi
- Learn Your Skills: MakeCode or Python
- Choose Your Mission: How to Use This Book
- Common Mistakes/Troubleshooting Your Build
- Your Missions
- Part One: Zombies Defense
- Part Two: Defend Your Home
- Part Three: Save the World
- PART ONE Zombie Defense
- MISSION 1
- Zombie Detector
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 2
- Zombie Escape Sign
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 3
- Light Sensor to Detect When Vampire Zombies Are Awake
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 4
- Light-Up Backpack
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 5
- Light-Up Attack Sword for Battling Vampire Zombies
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 6
- Reaction Game to Test for Zombies
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- PART TWO Defend Your Home
- MISSION 7
- Name Badge to Identify Valid Family Members
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 8
- Door Sensor to Tell When Your Room Is Under Attack
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 9
- A Lock to Protect Your Sword
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 10
- Cookie Jar Protector
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 11
- Number Lock for Your Devices
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 12
- Mobile Alarm for Your Devices
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 13
- Floor Mat Alarm
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 14
- Treasure Box Alarm
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- PART THREE Save the World
- MISSION 15
- Step Counter
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 16
- Bike Indicator
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 17
- Moisture Sensor for Your Plants
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- MISSION 18
- Temperature Monitor
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- MISSION 19
- Temperature Alarm
- MISSION 20
- Window Alarm
- Algorithm
- micro:bit
- Circuit Playground Express
- Raspberry Pi
- Index