TeacherGeek Makerspace Trolley-STEAM Activity Cart

The Engineer with micro:bit Kit & TeacherGeek is the ultimate hands-on learning system for students to explore electronics, coding, and engineering through design and innovation. Combining the versatility of the BBC micro:bit with Grove's plug-and-play sensor modules and TeacherGeek's robust building components, this all-in-one kit empowers students to build moving, sensing, and reacting projects. Whether you're programming a motion-sensing robot or crafting a wind turbine, the components in this kit integrate seamlessly-making it easier than ever for students to bring their ideas to life.

This extensive kit provides everything needed for open-ended STEM and STEAM projects, with sensors and outputs that respond to code, and mechanical parts that allow for physical prototyping. Students can build real-world devices like environmental sensors, interactive games, vehicles, or data loggers. The included Wio Terminal adds even more possibilities, enabling real-time display, IoT connections and machine learning applications. All parts are compatible, reusable, and designed for classroom longevity.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages cross-curricular learning through coding, electronics, mechanics and engineering design.
• Supports both block-based and text-based programming (MakeCode, Python, Arduino, etc.).
• Develops problem-solving, creative thinking, and design iteration skills.
• Provides opportunities to integrate digital technologies into science, design & technology, and mathematics.

Classroom Applications:

• Create sensor-based experiments (temperature, light, humidity) for science lessons.
• Build vehicles and simple machines powered by micro:bit and motors.
• Prototype interactive artworks using LED, sound and motion sensors.
• Use in maker spaces for student-led projects and competitions.
• Integrate into classroom coding curriculums from Year 3 to Year 10+.

Specifications & Inclusions:

• Ages: Suitable for Years 3-10 and beyond.
• micro:bit Components:
• 5x BBC micro:bit V2 Go
• 5x Grove Shields for micro:bit
• Sensors & Outputs:
• Ultrasonic Distance, PIR Motion, Light, Sound, Temperature & Humidity, Water Sensor
• Red, Blue, White LED modules
• Servo Motor & I2C Motor Driver
• Microcontroller:
• Wio Terminal with LCD, Grove ports, onboard sensors, and Raspberry Pi compatibility
• TeacherGeek Building Components:
• Gears, dowels, motor mounts, connector strips, hole plates, wheel hubs, angle brackets, chip board, screws and locknuts
• Mixed Gear Set, Wheel-Hub Set, Pulley Set, Birchwood Strips, and more
• Cables:
• Grove 50cm and 20cm universal 4-pin buckled cables
• Power Requirements:
• micro:bit powered via USB or battery holder
• Storage & Management:
• Components can be sorted for reuse and classroom distribution

This kit delivers a true makerspace experience with over 30 unique components ready for prototyping and experimentation. It's perfect for schools looking to integrate hands-on STEM learning with real-world problem solving.