Electronics

Arduino Basics

Program microcontrollers to control lights, motors, and sensors!
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๐Ÿ‘ฅAges 10+
โฑ๏ธMulti-session series
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆUp to 12 students
๐Ÿ’ปReal coding skills!
Arduino-powered robot project

Write code that controls the real world - LEDs, motors, sensors!

The Perfect Introduction to Programming and Physical Computing

What Students Will Do

  • Write Real Code - Learn programming syntax, variables, loops, and functions
  • Control LEDs - Start with blinking lights, progress to patterns and colors
  • Read Inputs - Use buttons, potentiometers, and sensors as inputs
  • Build Circuits - Connect components on breadboards
  • Add Motors - Make things move with servos and DC motors
  • Create Projects - Build interactive devices they design themselves

What Students Will Learn

Programming Fundamentals

Variables, loops, conditionals, and functions - the building blocks of all code.

Digital & Analog I/O

The difference between digital (on/off) and analog (variable) signals.

Sensors & Actuators

How to read sensors and control motors, LEDs, and other outputs.

Debugging Skills

Finding and fixing problems in code and circuits - essential for all makers!

Program Format Options

  • Weekly Club (Recommended) - 45-60 min/week for 8-12 weeks
  • Camp Format - 2-3 hours/day for one week
  • Class Integration - Customized for existing STEM curriculum

What's Included

  • Arduino boards and USB cables
  • Breadboards and jumper wires
  • LED and sensor kits
  • Motors and servos
  • Curriculum and worksheets
  • Project components

Sample Curriculum (12-Week Series)

  • Weeks 1-2: Blink an LED, variables, delay functions
  • Weeks 3-4: Buttons, digital inputs, if/else statements
  • Weeks 5-6: Analog inputs, potentiometers, mapping values
  • Weeks 7-8: Servo motors, PWM control
  • Weeks 9-10: Sensors (light, temperature, distance)
  • Weeks 11-12: Final project - design and build!

Perfect For

  • STEM Clubs - Semester-long learning progression
  • Robotics Prep - Foundation skills for VEX/FIRST teams
  • Summer Camps - Intensive week-long experience
  • Enrichment Programs - After-school or weekend series
  • Maker Spaces - Regular programming workshops

Why Schools Love This

  • Real Programming - Actual code, not drag-and-drop blocks
  • Physical Results - Code makes real things happen!
  • Foundation for Robotics - Skills transfer to VEX, FIRST
  • Career Relevant - Microcontrollers used everywhere
  • Progressive Curriculum - Builds from simple to complex