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Summary of Contents for Forward Climate Action Kit
- Page 1 Climate Action Kit Quickstart Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Building Blocks Goals, the goal of the Climate Action Kit is to create meaningful learning and teaching experiences that inspire generations of creative thinkers to build a better future for us all. -
Page 3: Smart Components
The Breakout Board The Breakout Board Smart Sensors The Breakout Board is the main hub of the Climate Action Kit. All of Building Blocks the Sensors and Motors are connected to the Breakout Board and the onboard battery powers the projects. The micro:bit is inserted into the Motors &... -
Page 4: Smart Sensors
Smart Sensors The Breakout Board Smart Sensors Each of the Smart Sensors in the Climate Action Kit are designed to Building Blocks provide various input/output data in the projects. These Sensors are considered ‘smart’ because they will provide real-time feedback in the Motors &... -
Page 5: Building Blocks
Building Blocks Smart Components The Breakout Board The Climate Action Kit Building Blocks are designed to assist in Smart Sensors the construction of projects. The blocks are LEGO compatible The center hole can be ® connected to the Servo Component Backing Connector Building Blocks and can be used in multiple different configurations. -
Page 6: Motors & Additional Parts
Motors & Additional Parts Smart Components Screwdriver Water Tubing The Breakout Board The Climate Action Kit includes these additional parts and Smart Sensors motors for project building. Building Blocks Butterfly Clips Wheels Motors & Additional Parts Butterfly Clips can be used to... -
Page 7: The Learning Process
The Learning Process The Learning Platform Each Climate Action Kit lesson and project is based off of a real-world The Forward Education Learning Platform contains all of the lessons, challenge, technology, or climate action opportunity. projects, tutorials, and support material for using the Climate Action Kit. - Page 8 Ready to start building and coding with the Climate Action Kit? Follow this quick build and code guide to get started with the Wind Turbine project. 180˚...
- Page 9 180˚ IMPORTANT There are two types of motors in your kit! The Climate Action Kit includes a Continuous Servo Motor that spins, and a Positional Servo Motor that moves to specific positions. Check the symbol on the motor to make sure you have the correct one.
- Page 11 IMPORTANT Connect the Dial to any Connect the Continuous of the Sensor Ports. Servo Motor to the Motor Port labelled “M” for middle.
- Page 12 IMPORTANT If you’re not using one of the Forward Education coding tutorials, be sure to add the Insert the micro:bit into the slot on the “Forward Education” extension in MakeCode.
- Page 13 Test your project Start the Wind Turbine The blades are spinning Press the Dial to stop spinning Start up the Wind Turbine’s Servo Our prototype now simulates a Pressing the Dial down sets the Servo Motor Motor by turning the Dial. real-life Wind Turbine! speed to 0% and stops the Wind Turbine.
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Page 14: Kit Contents
CLIMATE ACTION KIT Kit Contents IMPORTANT A V2 micro:bit is required to use the Climate Action Kit. -
Page 15: Get Started
C49MFR on the Climate Action Kit Breakout Board. Connect the USB cable to a power source. The Charging Light will turn red when the power source is connected. The Charging Light will turn green when the battery is fully charged. Charging time for the battery is up to six hours.
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