CD-Soft Educational Resources LogoCD-Soft Educational Resources LogoCD-Soft Educational Resources Logo

Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment Kit for the BBC micro:bit

$1,155.00 inc GST

The Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment pack for micro:bit is a complete set of parts & teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10).

Brand: Kitronik SKU: 57216744N/AAvailability : In StockOut of stockOut of stock

Frequently Bought Together

Total price:$1,182.50 inc GST
This product does not Include a BBC micro:bit. The BBC micro:bit can be purchased separately here.

Works with BBC micro:bit V1 & V2

The Lesson in a Box The Environment pack for micro:bit is a complete set of parts & teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). Lessons come with a detailed lesson plan, cross-referenced to: class slides, workbooks/worksheets, checklists etc., technician’s notes and where appropriate, AFL guidance with answers and plenaries.

Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment kit for the BBC micro:bit FeaturesKitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment kit for the BBC micro:bit Features

The Lesson in a Box - The Environment spans Computing, Design & Technology, Biology/Combined Science, and all also contains enrichment day activities.

  • Computing - Your Smart Greenhouse lessons are all about designing software for the greenhouse.
  • Design and Technology - Your Smart Greenhouse lessons are all about designing for specific environments.
  • Biology/Combined Science - Your Smart Greenhouse lessons are all about factors affecting photosynthesis.

In developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10) specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum.

The teaching resources included in this pack are, we hope, set out in a ‘teacher-friendly way, with sufficient detail to enable you to ‘lift’ them, photocopy them and run your lesson(s) with minimal fuss straight out of the box, and/or to edit and personalise the resources if you so wish.

Each lesson includes;

  • Technicians Notes
  • Lesson plans/Schemes of work
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Workbooks/sheets
  • Software guides
  • Assessment questions
  • Example code

The activities in The Lesson in a Box The Environment pack utilise the BBC microbit, the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse kit for micro:bit and servos and silicone tubing specifically for these activities. The advantages of the microbit are that, while being easy to use, it is feature-packed and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level.

Also included with the kit is a large lifecycle of a plant poster, ideal for the classroom wall.

Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment kit for the BBC micro:bit

Kitronik Lesson in a Box Features

  • The Lesson in a Box (The Environment) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.
  • The 21 included lessons span D&T, Computing, and Biology/Combined Science.
  • No soldering is required for technicians or students.
  • The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you time.
  • In developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again.
  • The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10) specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum.
  • The subject packs come with a detailed lesson plan, cross-referenced to: class slides, workbooks/ worksheets, checklists etc., technician’s notes and where appropriate, AFL guidance with answers and plenaries.
  • Packaged in a sturdy reusable Gratnells tray that will keep the kits together and safe in between uses.
  • Just add micro:bits for each kit and you are good to go!
  • It's fun to teach and fun to learn!

Kitronik Lesson in a Box Includes

There are 10 student and 1 teacher sets of Electronics (11 sets in total) supplied in a large reusable Gratnells tray. Each set includes:

  • 2x Moulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts
  • 1x Kitronik Environmental Control Board for micro:bit
  • 1x Water Pump
  • 1x Kitronik ZIP Stick
  • 1x Mini Prong Moisture Sensor
  • 5x Crocodile Leads
  • 1x ZIP extension cable
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1x Servo

Also included in the kit is:

  • 5M of Silcone Tubing
  • Gratnells Tray
  • Lid for Gratnells tray
  • A lifecycle of a plant poster, ideal for the classroom wall
  • User guide Booklet, containing assembly and coding instructions
  • 2GB USB drive containing all documentation and lesson materials

The USB drive contains

All of the documentation, including full teaching resources for 21 lessons, including 3 complete half-term projects are included on the 2GB USB drive supplied with the kit. The contents of the drive include;

  • A quick start guide
  • A software guide
  • A teleterm setup guide
  • A Greenhouse Kit build video
  • Lesson plans/Schemes of work
  • Design & Technology:
    • KS3 Smart Greenhouses in Challenging Environments (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons)
    • KS4 Design Prototyping (1 lesson)
  • Computing:
    • KS3 Data Collection & Analysis Creative Project (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons)
    • KS4 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (2 lessons)
  • Biology/Combined Science:
    • KS3 Factors Affecting Photosynthesis Project (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons)
    • KS4 Impact of Light on Photosynthesis Experiments (2 lessons)
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Workbooks/sheets
  • Assessment questions
  • Example code

Find your BBC micro:bit Project Kit & Accessories here!

You can do a lot with a BBC microbit but you can do so much more when you combine it with a microbit project kit and accessories. We've carefully selected project kits and accessories from world leading manufactures including 4tronix, DF Robot, ElecfreaksKitronikMonk Makes , Seeed and Sparkfun to create a one stop shop for you.

To help you find the perfect microbit project for your students or the vital missing component to finish your microbit project we've sorted our extensive range of BBC micro:bit projects and accessories into sub-categories. Click on a sub-category and then use the filters to narrow your search even more. 

Can't find what you're looking for? Chat With Us online, send us an email call us on 1800 634 050 our expert staff are standing by to help you.

Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December
Not enough items available. Only [max] left.
Shopping cart

Your cart is empty.

Return To Shop

Add Order Note Edit Order Note
Estimate Shipping
Add A Coupon

Estimate Shipping

Add A Coupon

Coupon code will work on checkout page