Share: Coding Real World Climate Solutions
FRIENDS OF STANTON SCHOOL
Beschreibung
This is the third and final session of three progressive Meet and Code workshops for primary pupils, built around sustainability. Having recognised real world problems and designed solutions in Minecraft, pupils now bring their ideas into the real world and share them.
In this session pupils move from virtual to physical computing. Using the same MakeCode block coding they used to control the Agent in Minecraft, they program a real BBC micro:bit as a working climate device, for example a temperature or light sensor or a simple early-warning alarm. This part of the workshop draws on Coding for Climate Action, a free, Teach Computing aligned programme created by Amazon Future Engineer and the Micro:bit Foundation. Pupils see that the same coding skills can power both a Minecraft build and a device they can hold in their hand.
Pupils then prepare and present their work to others, explaining their Minecraft solution and their micro:bit device, the coding they used, and why it matters for the environment. They reflect on what they have learned across the three sessions and what they would improve. The focus is on communication, confidence and pride in their work.
The goals of this workshop are to consolidate pupils' confidence with computing, develop communication and presentation skills, and make the link between digital skills and real world issues such as climate change concrete and memorable.
The day is organised so the whole of Key Stage 2 can take part. Up to 59 pupils attend across the day, with Years 3 and 4 in the morning and Years 5 and 6 in the afternoon. The session is fully inclusive and structured so every child can take part regardless of prior experience. This includes the 12 Key Stage 2 pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), and pupils from low income households, with 15 eligible for pupil premium support and 8 receiving free school meals, who may not have access to this kind of creative technology at home.
The session is delivered by Collaborative Computing Education, run by Jake Miles, a primary teacher with over 13 years of classroom experience and an MSc in Education, Learning, Technology and Society.
This workshop completes the series and supports the school's curriculum in computing, science, geography and personal development. It leaves pupils with greater confidence and leaves staff with ideas and resources to carry the work forward. No prior pupil experience is needed beyond the school arranging the groups.
In this session pupils move from virtual to physical computing. Using the same MakeCode block coding they used to control the Agent in Minecraft, they program a real BBC micro:bit as a working climate device, for example a temperature or light sensor or a simple early-warning alarm. This part of the workshop draws on Coding for Climate Action, a free, Teach Computing aligned programme created by Amazon Future Engineer and the Micro:bit Foundation. Pupils see that the same coding skills can power both a Minecraft build and a device they can hold in their hand.
Pupils then prepare and present their work to others, explaining their Minecraft solution and their micro:bit device, the coding they used, and why it matters for the environment. They reflect on what they have learned across the three sessions and what they would improve. The focus is on communication, confidence and pride in their work.
The goals of this workshop are to consolidate pupils' confidence with computing, develop communication and presentation skills, and make the link between digital skills and real world issues such as climate change concrete and memorable.
The day is organised so the whole of Key Stage 2 can take part. Up to 59 pupils attend across the day, with Years 3 and 4 in the morning and Years 5 and 6 in the afternoon. The session is fully inclusive and structured so every child can take part regardless of prior experience. This includes the 12 Key Stage 2 pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), and pupils from low income households, with 15 eligible for pupil premium support and 8 receiving free school meals, who may not have access to this kind of creative technology at home.
The session is delivered by Collaborative Computing Education, run by Jake Miles, a primary teacher with over 13 years of classroom experience and an MSc in Education, Learning, Technology and Society.
This workshop completes the series and supports the school's curriculum in computing, science, geography and personal development. It leaves pupils with greater confidence and leaves staff with ideas and resources to carry the work forward. No prior pupil experience is needed beyond the school arranging the groups.
Veranstaltungsort
Altersgruppe
8 - 11
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Typ Offline-Event
Datum 19.10.2026 09:00 - 15:00
Adresse Stanton St Quintin
SN14 6DQ Chippenham
Max. Teilnehmerzahl 59
Event ausgebucht.
Kontakt FRIENDS OF STANTON SCHOOL
Website: https://www.stantonschool.net
E-Mail des Ansprechpartners: smatthews@stanton-st-quintin.wilts.sch.uk
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Schwierigkeitsgrad
Typ Offline-Event
Datum 19.10.2026 09:00 - 15:00
Adresse Stanton St Quintin
SN14 6DQ Chippenham
Max. Teilnehmerzahl 59
Event ausgebucht.
Kontakt FRIENDS OF STANTON SCHOOL
Website: https://www.stantonschool.netE-Mail des Ansprechpartners: smatthews@stanton-st-quintin.wilts.sch.uk
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