Apprentice Course
Grades 4 & 5
Piece count: 18
Ages: 8+
Overview
The Apprentice course for Grades 4 and 5 is aimed at improving learners’ coding and fundamental robotics skills. Learners will progress through introductory courses on:
- Scratch: in this course, learners will learn everything from the basics of coding to creating small stories, drawing complex shapes, and building their own games.
- Micro:bit: learners will apply their block-based coding knowledge through practical activities with the Micro:bit in the Makecode environment.
- Micro:bit car: after completing activities with the Micro:bit, learners will assemble a Micro:bit car and program it to follow a line, avoid objects, dance to its own music, and much more.
What’s covered?
Scratch coding: fundamentals to game development
Micro:bit board: input,
process, and output
Light, temperature, and tilt sensing
Micro:bit car: object avoidance, line-following, music-playing, remote control
An introduction to robots
Algorithms
Mechanical components of the Micro:bit car
Electronics etiquette
How does it work?
As an educator, you do not need to know anything about Robotics to get started.
Optimi Classroom provides training to teachers and facilitators on how to teach Robotics.
You also have two versions of Robotics to choose from depending on how much support you and your learners need.
Please see the table below for the differences between the standard and premium versions.
Standard
- Robotics kit
- Online learning platform: video-based learning
- Support
Premium
- Robotics kit
- Online learning platform: video-based learning
- Live chat functionality with a facilitator (instant support)
- Weekly online classes
- Opportunity to enter competitions
- Certificate of completion
Please note: Fees for both versions are payable in full.
The estimated delivery time for the course materials is four to six weeks.
For more information on how Resolute Robotics
is the perfect fit for your classroom, contact us:
helloclassroom@optimi.co.za
012 941 1546
What’s
included
in the kit?
What’s included
in the kit?
A Novice book and Novice kit
Kit components:
- Micro:bit v1.5
- Wheels for chassis
- Male to female ribbon
- Steel universal wheel
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Acrylic pieces for chassis
- Ribbon cable x 2
- Battery (18650)
- Nuts, bolts, screws, and spacers
- Screwdriver x 2
- USB cable
- Micro:bit v1.5
- Wheels for chassis
- Male to female ribbon
- Steel universal wheel
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Acrylic pieces for chassis
- Ribbon cable x 2
- RGB LED ring array
- Battery (18650)
- Nuts, bolts, screws, and spacers
- Screwdriver x 2
- USB cable
Learning outcomes
In this course, learners will learn the following:
- Logical thinking and critical problem-solving skills
- Block-based coding fundamentals
- Navigation of the Micro:bit platform and its language
- Pattern and sequencing recognition and analysis
- Data collection and analysis
Contact Details
Helpdesk: classroom@optimi.co.za
Mon to Thurs - 08h00 to 16h00
Fri from 08h00 to 15h30
