Data Detectives

Description:

Get ready to dive into the world of tech, circuits, and data! In this hands-on class, students will learn how to build and program electronic circuits using a Raspberry Pi microcomputer. From lighting up LEDs to playing music at the press of a button, they’ll explore the exciting possibilities of coding and electronics.

That’s just the beginning! Students will take their skills to the next level by designing their own data collection project using the sensors on a SenseHAT to track real-world factors including a gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, temperature, barometric pressure and humidity. Along the way, they’ll also get an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, learning how to keep their projects safe from digital threats.

By the end of the week, students will have built a variety of their own tech-powered creations and data logs while gaining valuable skills in coding, electronics, and data science.

Objectives:

• Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi and a SenseHAT

• Understand the basics of a breadboard works

• Learn the basics of Python programming

• Take leadership in their own learning

• Learn how to collect data with sensors

• Understand the basics of cybersecurity

• Learn to work collaboratively in teams

Keywords: STEM, Raspberry Pi, Python, Sensors, Data Collection, Engineering, SenseHat, Cyber Security, Electronic circuits