Piper Make Beam Break
- Grades: 3
- Number of Students: Recommended 1 per kit
- Additional Resources: ,
PLEASE NOTE: Beam Break is an add-on and REQUIRES a with the Raspberry Pi Pico to get started (sold separately).
Highlights:
Beam Break is a fun, hands-on way to start exploring concepts of acceleration, velocity, and movement using Hot Wheels Cars. The Rover is an add-on and REQUIRES a with the Raspberry Pi Pico to get started (sold separately).
Curriculum or Lesson Plans:
Using infrared sensors to detect when your Hot Wheels Car “breaks the beam” while racing down a Hot Wheels track, users will learn the basics of using sensors in the physical world and doing calculations in code – all while racing to the finish! This kit includes two lessons free and accessible on , look for the Beam Break and Car Race missions.
What's Included:
Technical Requirements:
Piper Make is designed to work with Chromebooks, or any other computer using a Chrome browser – just connect to your computer using the included micro-USB to USB-A cable.
Special Notes and Considerations:
PLEASE NOTE: Beam Break is an add-on and REQUIRES a with the Raspberry Pi Pico to get started (sold separately).
