Garden TOOLS (Technology Opportunities in Outdoor Learning Spaces) is designed to support students in grades 3-5 to make data-informed decisions in school gardens or other outdoor growing spaces by using and programming BBC micro:bit microcontrollers.
The program offers resources to support you and your students as they...
learn to code environmental sensors to take measurements in the garden
gather, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions
develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
engineer technology solutions to real-world challenges
BBC micro:bit FAQ
The Garden TOOLS program supports students in grades 3-5 to use and program the BBC micro:bit microcontroller to gather data on environmental conditions and create technology-rich solutions to a variety of garden challenges. This FAQ will provide some basic information about the most common questions regarding the BBC micro:bit.
Garden TOOLS - How-To Coding Guides
The Garden TOOLS how-to coding guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to program the BBC micro:bit in various ways to gather data in a school garden or other outdoor learning space.
Garden TOOLS - Video Tutorials
The Garden TOOLS video tutorials provide a guided introduction to getting started with the BBC micro:bit microcontroller including introducing the MakeCode for micro:bit coding platform and how to hook up the battery pack.
Garden TOOLS - Lesson Set
The Garden TOOLS lesson set is an agricultural technology and engineering curriculum designed for use with students in grades 3-5.