CyberPi: Houseplant Care (Gr. 7-8)

Block-Based: Advanced

Description

In this lesson students will gain insight on the need of water for plants. Students will use sensors to measure and monitor the moisture of plants. They will also stimulate sunlight and water loss using sensors and send alarms based on the levels of water.

Objectives

  • Explain the relationship between plants and water and identify how much water different plants need.
  • Simulate sunlight and monitor the moisture of plants.
  • Use mind maps to analyze how a plant monitoring device works.

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding) & Science
  • Quebec - Science
  • New Brunswick - Science
  • Nova Scotia - ICT & Science
  • Alberta - CTF & Science
  • British Columbia - ADST & Science
  • Manitoba - Science
  • Prince Edward Island - Science
  • Saskatchewan - Science
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum


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CyberPi
CyberPi

Networkable microcontroller for Computer Science and AI education

CyberPi is a single-board computer, packed with advanced electronics which makes it a powerful coding machine! In combination with an impressive mBlock coding editor, it supports the development of coding skills from block-based programming to Python. The Python editor is a platform designed for learning and teaching Python and Micropython - taking AI, IoT and Data Science learning to the next level!