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Getting Comfortable with �Coding in Science: Part 3�Environmental Sensing and Analysis

April 6, 2023

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Raj Nachimuthu / Grant Hutchison

csintegration.ca

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bit.ly/cs-integration-science-3

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We acknowledge that “Toronto”, where today’s presenters are located, is hosted on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat.

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We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis and the Inuit peoples across Canada.

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Agenda - Environmental Sensing with Micro:bits

  1. Light sensor
    1. Using the Micro Python simulator
    2. Using a Photocell
  2. CO2 sensor
    • Calibration
    • CO2 Measurement
    • CO2 Logging
  3. Survey and Next Steps

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Callysto - (https://www.callysto.ca/)

Callysto is a free, online learning tool that helps Grades 5-12 students and teachers in Canada learn and apply in-demand data science skills including data analysis, visualization, coding, and computational thinking.

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Getting Comfortable with Coding in Science - Update

Part 1 - November 10th, 2023 - Getting Started with Python (Science scenarios)

Part 2 - February 9th, 2023 - Micro:bits and Python (getting started)

Part 3 - Today - Micro:bits and Python (continued)

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Grade 9 - SNC1W Coding Expectations (link)

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Overall Expectation

A1. STEM Investigation Skills

Specific Expectation

A1.4 apply coding skills to investigate and to model scientific concepts and relationships

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Micro:bit : STEM Tool

  • Microcontroller - program device using computer or Chromebook
  • Languages/Tools - Blocks (MakeCode) / Text (MicroPython)

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Coding : Blocks - Microsoft MakeCode

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Coding : Text based - Micro:bit Python Editor

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Upcoming Events

Computational Thinking & Coding conference - Saturday, April 16th

Many sessions to choose from Grades 1-12

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Getting Comfortable with Coding in Science

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Environmental Sensing

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Link to Today's Resource

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Next Steps

  1. Complete our short survey about Coding Integration
  2. Read Computational Thinking (CT) and Coding Instruction – A Teacher’s Guide
    • Resource created through partnership with STAO - SciTechOntario
  3. Watch previous webinars and explore the resources
  4. Attend the Computational Thinking and Coding teacher conference - April 29th
  5. Let us know if you would like more Coding in Science resources.

Thank you

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