Beginner course
Grades 7 – 9
Piece count: 36
Ages: 13+
Overview
The Beginner course for Grades 7 – 9 starts with an introduction to Arduino and fundamentals of circuit theory, where learners will learn about sensors, processing real-world data, and automation. Learners will be able to transfer and test their knowledge and skills by building engineering-based projects such as:
- An automated hand sanitiser: learners will learn how to install an infrared sensor which is used to detect a hand, after which electronic circuitry (such as relays and buck converters) are used to control the water pump to release a few drops of sanitiser onto the hand.
- A home automation system: learners can challenge themselves by applying their programming and engineering skills to design and build a home automation system that automates everyday tasks. Learn about servo motors, temperature and infrared sensors, fans, buzzers, lighting, and security systems.
- Learners will conclude the course by learning the fundamentals of Python game development and building games such as tic tac-toe, tennis, and hangman.
What’s covered?
Arduino and fundamentals of circuit theory
Automated hand sanitiser
Home automation system
Python fundamentals and game development
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 Beginner kit and video-based learning for each project, task, and concept taught in the course.
Kit components:
- Arduino Uno
- Digital multimeter (9V battery banana to crocodile cable included)
- Mini screwdriver set
- DC motor water pump
- DC/DC buck (LM2596)
- Analogue temperature sensor module
- RGB LED x 2
- AC power supply
- Tubing
- Breadboard x 2
- 20cm male-to-female jumper cable x 2
- 65pcs male-to-male jumper wires x 2
- MG90S metal gear micro servo x 2
- Relay (5V 1 channel module) x 2
- LED pack
- 9V battery button power cable x 2
- Brushless fan DC 5V
- USB extension cable
- Active buzzer x 2
- Infrared sensor x 4
- Push-button pack
- Resistor pack
- Variable resistor pack
- Phototransistor
- Extra wires (8 core solid wire) for breadboard use
- Reed sensor module (with mini magnets)
- Arduino Uno
- Digital multimeter (9V battery banana to crocodile cable included)
- Mini screwdriver set
- DC motor water pump
- DC/DC buck (LM2596)
- Analogue temperature sensor module
- RGB LED x 2
- AC power supply
- Tubing
- Breadboard x 2
- 20cm male-to-female jumper cable x 2
- 65pcs male-to-male jumper wires x 2
- MG90S metal gear micro servo x 2
- Relay (5V 1 channel module) x 2
- LED pack
- 9V battery button power cable x 2
- Brushless fan DC 5V
- USB extension cable
- Active buzzer x 2
- Infrared sensor x 4
- Push-button pack
- Resistor pack
- Variable resistor pack
- Phototransistor
- Extra wires (8 core solid wire) for breadboard use
- Reed sensor module (with mini magnets)
Learning outcomes
In this course, learners will learn the following:
- Arduino microcontroller theory
- Digital and analogue input and outputs
- Automation and system integration
- Fundamentals of circuit theory, processing data, and automation
- Programming logic: function and code management
- Electronic theory and implementation of infrared sensors, buzzers, temperature, sensors, servo motors, and water pumps
- Python fundamentals: variables, program flow, debugging, loops, functions, libraries, and basic games
Contact Details
Helpdesk: classroom@optimi.co.za
Mon to Thurs - 08h00 to 16h00
Fri from 08h00 to 15h30
