Wire.Code.Run.Pi

Suggested Grade Level: 6-8
Dates:  Tues/Thurs | October 24th - 16th
Time: 4:00 - 5:30
Location: Blue Lab
Cost: $90

Teacher: Annette Wagner

Description

Do you want to learn to wire up joysticks and LCDs and program them? To learn to use a Raspberry Pi computer? Run Python code? In this class, students will learn to set up and run a Raspberry Pi single board computer and complete wiring projects using electronic components and a breadboard. They’ll edit and run code for LCDs, joysticks, LEDs, and more using the Python 3 language. Students will learn to use the command line and Thonny to run code. Concepts covered include number systems, malware, phishing, and cyber sleuthing to broaden their understanding around using computers on the internet.

Objectives

  • Set up and run a Raspberry Pi

  • Wire up an electronic circuit using components and a breadboard

  • Use the command line to run Python scripts

  • Program an LCD to display their name and other text

  • Take the phishing quizes

Keywords: Raspberry Pi, Python, Electronic Circuits, Breadboard, Malware & Cyber Security

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