Activities
Code Club is a relaxed environment where you can learn new skills and make something you are proud of. Each week you can either:
- Use the pathways from the Raspberry Pi Foundation to learn something new
- Use the accordian to see some themed activities and challenges
- Create something brand new to your own specification
Blast off with Astro Pi!
Today we are going to look at Astro Pi and their two respective missions that you can enter!
If you are a beginner then it is recommended that you use Misson Zero, if you are advanced then have a go at Mission Space Lab
To get to the Astro Pi Page click the button below
Blast off!Communication Week
Scratch
Use the template on the Bootham Code Club Website to create a project that asks how users are feeling and responds appropriately to them
Scratch Starter ProjectBBC micro:bit
Use the BBC micro:bit to input letters to make a message. When the micro:bit shakes the speaker should play the message in morse code
Use the A and B buttons to cycle through the alphabet, confirm your selection with A+B
MakeCode EditorPython
Use python to send secret message using a caesar cipher. Use the internet or w3schools to help with this task. Lists and Dictionaries will be helpful!
Python EditorVideo Game Week!
Scratch
Use the template on the Bootham Code Club Website to create a game that makes the rocket not hit any platforms.
Scratch Starter ProjectBBC micro:bit
Use the BBC micro:bit to make a game of Crashy Bird
MakeCode EditorCrashy Bird Game Tutorial
Pico-8
Pico-8 is an imaginary computer that can make games using the Lua programming language. Use the pico-8 magazine to help you create a cave explorer game
Pico-8 machinePico-8 Magazine
Physical Computing
Scratch
Use the Raspberry Pi 500 to make an ambulance with Scratch!
BBC micro:bit
Use the BBC micro:bit to make a working compass that students could use on a treasure hunt!
MakeCode EditorRaspberry Pi Pico
Use the Raspberry Pi Pico and soem LEDs to make a disco party for the Code Club, use the Traffic Lights example to help you. Ask Tom to put Thonny on your computer so that you can use it.
Traffic Light ExampleProblem Solving!
Scratch
Use Scratch to make a working calculator! You will need to use variables to help you.
BBC micro:bit/Pico
Use physical computing to help keep pedestrians and cyclists safe during the night.
MakeCode EditorPython
A primary school teacher wants a computer program to test the basic arithmetic skills of her students. Generate random questions (2 numbers only) consisting of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
The system should ask the student’s name and then ask ten questions. The program should feed back if the answers are correct or not, and then generate a final score at the end.
Anything Goes!
Anything Goes. Time to throw code at the wall and see if it sticks! Make any project you like!
Caring for the Environment
Scratch
Time to create a save the environment game! Use the worksheet to help you plan and develop your game
Scratch EditorWorksheet
BBC micro:bit
Use the micro:bit and the MakeCode editor to create a program that will measure the noise levels in a room. If it exceeds a predefined level then a warning symbol should be shown on the screen and a warning noise played.
See if you can make this better by graphing the noise level and making a mission control to send the noise level to other micro:bits.
MakeCode EditorWeb Design
Use the link below to create a website about how we can help save the environment around the home!
Environment WebsiteRaspberry Jam
What is your project?
A lot of you are on personal projects at the moment! So make sure you have a go at exploring how you can make your projects better. Show off what you're proud of!
Drawing and AI
Scratch Picture Guesser
Use an AI to create a scratch version of pictionary!
Machine Learning for KidsWorksheet
Python-a-Sketch
Use Thonny to create an etch a sketch using python! You can then draw pictures like the 90s
Python-A-Sketch Workbook