Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Primary Computing Pack for BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik Lesson in a Box Primary Computing Pack is an all-in-one laboratory designed for teaching computing to 8–11-year-olds. This comprehensive kit includes electronics and teaching resources that enable quality curricular-linked lessons with minimal teacher preparation.

Designed to cover KS2 computing specifications with links to KS2 science, this resource has been tested by pupils and developed with teachers to save time and effort.

All teaching materials come in user-friendly formats including lesson plans, worksheets, and technician notes, available as Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files. The kit is packaged in a durable reusable Gratnells tray.

Features:

• Complete set of electronics and teaching resources for successful KS2 curricular lessons.
• Covers 4 progress 7 curricula for KS2 Computing and 4 progress 9 curricula for KS2 Science.
• No soldering required for setup or use.
• Tested and developed in real classroom environments.
• Technicians’ notes, lesson plans, resources, and workbooks included.
• Designed for multiple uses; robust and reusable components.
• Packaged in a sturdy reusable Gratnells tray.
• Engaging and fun for both teachers and students.

Contents:

• 10 student sets and 1 teacher set of electronics in a reusable Gratnells tray.
• Each set includes LAB:bit board, 5 spoke injection moulded wheel and tyre, 3xAA battery cage, printed A4 piano, printed A4 snakes and ladders style board, and printed A3 build instructions.
• USB drive with quick start guide, full teaching resources for 11 lessons, code examples, and printable templates.

Curriculum Coverage:

• Computing KS2.
• Science KS2 (Year 4 Sound and Year 6 Light).
• Maths KS2 (Year 5 Measurement, Year 5&6 Statistics).

Requires:

• 1 x BBC micro:bit board per LAB:bit.
• 3 x AA batteries per LAB:bit.
• 1 x microUSB cable per LAB:bit.
• Tape or glue.