The BirdBrain Hummingbird Classroom Solution (w/o micro:bits) transforms educational environments into centers of creativity and technological exploration. Designed for students in grades 4 through 12, this comprehensive package facilitates the teaching of robotics, engineering, and coding to groups of 20 to 30 students. The solution includes modular kits that allow students to construct robots and animatronics, fostering hands-on learning and innovation. Each pair of students can engage in three distinct projects, providing up to 15 classroom sessions of pre-designed content. The kits are versatile, enabling the creation of various projects such as animating poems, modeling human limbs, building autonomous rovers, or designing pinball machines, using simple materials like cardboard and hot glue.
The classroom solution is equipped with a storage system to keep materials organized and accessible, ensuring that projects can be stored and transported with ease. The inclusion of rechargeable power banks and USB charging hubs eliminates the need for disposable batteries, promoting sustainability and convenience. The solution is designed to be reusable, allowing for continuous use across different projects and sessions.
The Hummingbird Classroom Solution is compatible with a wide range of devices, including laptops and most tablets, and supports both block-based and text-based programming environments such as MakeCode, Python, and Java. This compatibility ensures that students can easily integrate the kits into their existing technological infrastructure. The solution also includes free classroom-tested learning materials, such as programming tutorials and lesson plans, which are aligned with educational standards. Additionally, professional development resources are available online to assist educators in integrating the curriculum into their teaching plans.
Developed with the support of National Science Foundation-funded research at Carnegie Mellon University, the Hummingbird Classroom Solution has been rigorously tested in educational settings. The kits feature electrically protected connectors, allowing students to safely add multiple motors, sensors, and LEDs without the risk of incorrect connections. The packaging is designed for classroom readiness, featuring sturdy cases and stackable containers to facilitate organization and storage.
*Note: The Hummingbird Kits require micro:bits to operate.
10x Project Pack
30x Rover Pack
30x Animatronic Pack
30x Catapult Pack
10x Rechargeable Power Bank
2x USB charging hub
10x Screwdriver
5x Wire stripper
1x Rolling Storage
2x Inflight Storage solution
Classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, including programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities
Compatibility with all laptops and most tablets
Software tested to work with school IT environments
Support for block-based and text-based programming environments, including MakeCode, Python, and Java
Electrically protected connectors for safe addition of multiple motors, sensors, and LEDs
Online professional development, including classroom curriculum integration planning
Classroom-ready packaging with sturdy cases, sorting compartments, and stackable containers
Products created and validated by National Science Foundation-funded research at Carnegie Mellon University, tested in classrooms
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