{"product_id":"kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-simple-robotics-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-kt5657","title":"Kitronik Lesson in a Box – Simple Robotics for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e.leftab\u003cbr\u003e\n        {\u003cbr\u003e\n  float: left;\u003cbr\u003e\n  width: 50%;\u003cbr\u003e\n  }\u003cbr\u003e\n  .rightab\u003cbr\u003e\n  {\u003cbr\u003e\n  float: right;\u003cbr\u003e\n  width:50%;\u003cbr\u003e\n  }\u003cbr\u003e\n  img\u003cbr\u003e\n  {\u003cbr\u003e\n  max-width: 100%;;\u003cbr\u003e\n  height: auto;\u003cbr\u003e\n  }\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e@media screen and (max-width:\u003cbr\u003e\n        666px)\u003cbr\u003e\n  {\u003cbr\u003e\n  .leftab\u003cbr\u003e\n  {\u003cbr\u003e\n  float: none;\u003cbr\u003e\n  width: auto;\u003cbr\u003e\n  }\u003cbr\u003e\n  .rightab\u003cbr\u003e\n  {\u003cbr\u003e\n  float: none;\u003cbr\u003e\n  width: auto;\u003cbr\u003e\n  }\u003cbr\u003e\n  }\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftab\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-left_82b61db1-e7ba-43ae-be73-7298721e9b90.jpg?v=1732809118\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-right_fd934d2a-509c-4274-84d4-083e906d4766.jpg?v=1732809153\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%;text-align: center\"\u003eDesigned by Teacher’s and tested by Pupil’s to save you time when teaching Simple Robotics (Computing, Physics, D\u0026amp;T) to Pupils ranging from 8+, 11+, 14+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lesson in a Box (Simple Robotics) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort. The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover the curriculum specifications and also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM\/STEAM activities as having value across their curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#slider {\u003cbr\u003e\n overflow: hidden;\u003cbr\u003e\n margin: 0 auto;\u003cbr\u003e\n}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#slider figure {\u003cbr\u003e\n position: relative;\u003cbr\u003e\n width: 500%; \/* Updated for five images \u003cem\u003e\/\u003cbr\u003e\n margin: 0;\u003cbr\u003e\n left: 0;\u003cbr\u003e\n animation: 20s slider infinite; \/\u003c\/em\u003e Adjusted duration *\/\u003cbr\u003e\n}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#slider figure img {\u003cbr\u003e\n float: left;\u003cbr\u003e\n width: 20%; \/* Ensures each image takes equal space *\/\u003cbr\u003e\n}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e@keyframes slider {\u003cbr\u003e\n 0%, 20% { left: 0; }\u003cbr\u003e\n 25%, 45% { left: -100%; }\u003cbr\u003e\n 50%, 70% { left: -200%; }\u003cbr\u003e\n 75%, 95% { left: -300%; }\u003cbr\u003e\n 100% { left: -400%; }\u003cbr\u003e\n}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"slider\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-carousel2-1.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-carousel2-2.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-carousel2-5.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-carousel2-6.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-carousel2-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the teaching resources are set out in a teacher, ‘user-friendly’ way, including technicians’ notes, lesson plans, and workbooks or worksheets. These are supplied in Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint formats as well as PDFs, which can be copied, modified, and printed to suit your own teaching style. There is also a quick start guide to the Lesson in a Box kit that gives an overview of the whole box including a summary of your new lessons, how to set up your kit, how to use the microbit, code examples and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robots utilse the BBC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\/BBC-micro:bit\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e and our Klip Motor Driver board designed specifically for this type of activity! It requires no soldering and is all connected by crocodile clips. The advantages of the microbit are that, while being easy to use, it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cross-curricular kit has been designed for DT, Computing, and Physics, heavily leaning towards D\u0026amp;T. The provided material is segregated into targeted pupil age groups: 8+, 11+, and 14+. Also included are documents detailing alignment with US and UK curriculums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDT\u003c\/strong\u003e– Your robots are all about the design process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputing\u003c\/strong\u003e– Your robots are all about the robot’s code. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysics\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your robot is all about speed and velocity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnrichments \u0026amp; Open Days\u003c\/strong\u003e – It’s all about experimentation and fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImprovements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have made many improvements to the kit, to make it easier to build and more robust post-build. For every step of the process, we have carried out testing in schools to ensure that we’ve addressed the needs of the teachers and pupils. These improvements are listed below;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motors:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motors now come with clip wire pre-attached (permanently).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre mounted on the chassis in a more robust way that also improves the aesthetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cardboard Chassis:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned to make it much easier to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocating points added for the elastic band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotors are now securely mounted on the chassis, it looks and performs better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles were added for clip wires, allowing for easier connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chassis now provides a more robust way of holding the ping pong ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Resources:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve revamped the existing resources updating and improving them based on feedback and our experience over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve broadened the scope of the kits with US alignment as part of the resources, instead of just the UK as previously the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve added additional 6 new lessons aimed at 8+ to widen the relevance of the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -webkit-center\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;float: none\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5665-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-features_16300339-70f0-4e06-9078-b38404765bdd.jpg?v=1733757959\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lesson in a Box Simple Robotics Pack is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering is required for technicians or students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit includes technicians’ notes, lesson plans, resources and workbooks or worksheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit has been designed to be used over and over again, all component parts were chosen\/designed with this in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in a sturdy reusable Grantnells tray that will keep the kits together and safe in between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s fun to teach and fun to learn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve revamped the existing resources updating and improving them based on feedback and our experience over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve broadened the scope of the kits with US alignment as part of the resources, instead of just the UK as previously the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve added additional 6 new lessons aimed at 8+ to widen the relevance of the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 10 student and 1 teacher sets of Electronics (11 sets in total) supplied in a large reusable Gratnells tray. Each set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5655-klip-motor-driver-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eKitronik Klip Motor Driver Board for BBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2547-right-angle-geared-hobby-motor\"\u003eGeared Hobby motors\u003c\/a\u003e. (With wires permanently pre-soldered in place)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/tt-yellow-wheels-and-right-angle-geared-tt-motors\"\u003e5 Spoke Injection Moulded Wheels for TT Motors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2407-crocodile-leads-pack-of-10\"\u003eClip leads\u003c\/a\u003e. (With 4 leads already attached to the motors.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ping pong ball for robot castor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple chassis template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA USB Drive containing all resources and the robot chassis template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe USB drive contains:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide for teachers and technicians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8+ Resources and Lessons.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Lesson Folders – With full documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11+ Resources and Lessons.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\u0026amp;T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14+ Resources and Lessons.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\u0026amp;T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrichment and Open days.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobot Dance Challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObstacle Avoidance Robot Challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobot Assembly Poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Specifications UK Simple Robotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Specifications US Simple Robotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve revamped the existing resources updating and improving them based on feedback and our experience over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve broadened the scope of the kits with US alignment as part of the resources, instead of just the UK as previously the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve added additional 6 new lessons aimed at 8+ to widen the relevance of the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e per robot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/gp-aa-batteries\"\u003eAA batteries\u003c\/a\u003e per robot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard for making the chassis templates. These can be either laser cut (DXF file in technicians Notes) or hand cut from old reprographic boxes, or equivalent (card about 2-3mm is ideal). A paper template for cutting by hand is also included in the Technicians Notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber Bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape\/Glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/what-is-lesson-in-a-box-and-who-is-it-for\"\u003eWhat is Lesson in a box and who is it for\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QGFAnFUlOIg\"\u003eOverview of Lesson in a box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwv9G13E1z8\"\u003eTech Talk Livestream playback\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Lesson in a box – The concept – Join Caroline Keep, Alasdair Trench \u0026amp; Kevin Spurr.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"resources-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/what-is-lesson-in-a-box-and-who-is-it-for\"\u003eWhat is Lesson in a box and who is it for\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QGFAnFUlOIg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOverview of Lesson in a box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwv9G13E1z8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Talk Livestream playback\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Lesson in a box – The concept – Join Caroline Keep, Alasdair Trench \u0026amp; Kevin Spurr.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659320201298,"sku":"KT5657","price":776.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/5657_large-lesson-in-a-box-microbit-simple-robotics-out-box_bbe9f3a3-457e-402d-8368-8ced087025d9.jpg?v=1788057355","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.com.au\/products\/kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-simple-robotics-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-kt5657","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}