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This is a web page that helps informal educators brainstorm on how to use a Pico Cricket (tiny computer) in an informal activity. Included are examples, inspirational notes and tips from educators, and a link to a Motion Module page so you can build your own motion module out of Lego parts. A Cricket is a tiny computer that can make things spin, light up, and play music. You can plug lights, motors, sensors, and other devices into a Cricket, then program them to react, interact, and communicate. Crickets are small enough to fit into your pocket, and you can use them in a variety of art, science, and music projects. The PicoCricket is especially easy-to-use, and is ideal for art and music projects.
- 2 to 4 hours
- 2 to 4 hours
- Over $20 per student
- Ages 8 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Some time to do research and development
- Pico Cricket Kit
- How to build Lego Motion Modules
- Lego parts
- Paper and pencil
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Computing
- Computer Science
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Technology
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Computing
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The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Computers
- Electronics
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- use keyboard
- use mouse
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- Public domain, ,
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 0087813