{"product_id":"kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-the-environment","title":"Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n.leftab\n        { \n  float: left; \n  width: 50%; \n  } \n  .rightab\n  { \n  float: right; \n  width:50%; \n  }\n  img \n  { \n  max-width: 100%;\n  height: auto; \n  }\n  \n  @media screen and (max-width:\n        666px) \n  {\n  .leftab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  .rightab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv width=\"100%\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftab\" style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/56106_left-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-the-environment.jpg?v=1631020642\" alt=\"Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment left\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\" class=\"rightab\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/56106_right-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-the-environment.jpg?v=1631020669\" alt=\"Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment right\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigned by Teacher's and tested by Pupil's to save you time when teaching Computing, Design \u0026amp; Technology, and Biology\/Combined Science at KS3\/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8\/9-10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lesson in a Box The Environment pack for micro:bit is a complete set of parts \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lesson in a Box spans Computing, Design \u0026amp; Technology, Biology\/Combined Science, and all also enrichment day activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputing - Designing software for the greenhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and Technology - Designing for specific environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiology\/Combined Science - Factors affecting photosynthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teaching resources included in this pack are 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson includes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnicians Notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plans\/Schemes of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerpoint presentations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkbooks\/sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included activities utilise the BBC microbit, the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse kit, servos, and silicone tubing specifically for these activities. The advantages of the microbit are that  it is easy  to use, feature-packed, and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included with the kit is a large lifecycle of a plant poster, ideal for the classroom wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/56106_press-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-the-environment.jpg?v=1631020701\" alt=\"Kitronik Lesson in a Box - The Environment call out\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Lesson in a Box is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 21 included lessons span D\u0026amp;T, Computing, and Biology\/Combined Science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering is required for technicians or students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by pupils and developed by teachers to save you time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in a sturdy reusable Gratnells tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust add micro:bits for each kit and you are good to go!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's fun to teach and fun to learn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 10 student and 1 teacher sets of Electronics (11 in total). Each set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2079-replacement-two-part-plastic-greenhouse-for-56106-pack-of-10\"\u003eMoulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eKitronik Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e for micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\"\u003eKitronik ZIP Stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eMoisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/wires-leads-connectors\/products\/2484-crocodile-leads-10pk-alligator-clips-with-100mm-leads\"\u003eCrocodile Leads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ZIP extension cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2615-10-screwdrivers-pack-of-10\"\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2565-180-mini-servo\"\u003eServo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included in the kit are;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5M of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2569-5m-silicone-tube-for-use-with-6-12v-r385-diaphram-pump\"\u003eTubing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2058-gratnells-storage-tray-f25-extra-deep-tray-kitronik-green\"\u003eGratnells Tray\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  and  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2060-gratnells-clip-on-lid-for-f-range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2060-gratnells-clip-on-lid-for-f-range\"\u003eLid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lifecycle of a plant poster, ideal for the classroom wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide Booklet, containing assembly and coding instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2GB USB drive, see below for contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" data-embed=\"eiW1gdU7yc4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe USB drive contains:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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 include;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeleterm setup guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouse Kit build video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plans\/Schemes of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS3 Smart Greenhouses in Challenging Environments (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS4 Design Prototyping (1 lesson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS3 Data Collection \u0026amp; Analysis Creative Project (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS4 Artificial Intelligence \u0026amp; Machine Learning (2 lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiology\/Combined Science:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS3 Factors Affecting Photosynthesis Project (Scheme of Work - 6 lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS4 Impact of Light on Photosynthesis Experiments (2 lessons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerpoint presentations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkbooks\/sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003emicro:bit per kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/what-is-lesson-in-a-box-and-who-is-it-for\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/what-is-lesson-in-a-box-and-who-is-it-for\"\u003eWhat is Lesson in a box and who is it for\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QGFAnFUlOIg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QGFAnFUlOIg\"\u003eOverview of Lesson in a box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwv9G13E1z8\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwv9G13E1z8\"\u003eTech Talk Livestream playback\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e- Lesson in a box concept -  w' Caroline Keep, Alasdair Trench \u0026amp; Kevin Spurr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700413960253,"sku":"65C00302","price":5475.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/56106_large-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-the-environment.jpg?v=1762701208","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/products\/kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-the-environment","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}