In the Growing with Innovation Immersion, students explore plant biology while developing sustainable, automated agriculture technologies using micro:bits.
The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces students to the integration of software and hardware through coding. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that can be programmed for a multitude of tasks and physical interaction.
Students collaboratively work through challenges as they create technology applications to help West Virginia farmers become more efficient.
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Key Topics: photosynthesis, energy cycle, computer science, innovative farming.
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Business, Management, & Administration
Marketing, Sales, and Service
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Immersion Agenda
- Pique interest with a short introduction.
- Examine high-interest examples of computer science application in small and large farming.
- Briefly discuss and review relevant concepts.
- Detail safety precautions.
- Students work collaboratively to solve a current issue or problem in small business farming.
- Groups use micro:bits and other materials to refine a technological solution to complex real-world problems.
- Students reflect on their work.
- Short whole group discussion recaps successes, difficulties, and unexpected events.