Astro-Pi teacher workshop CY219 / A17
Summary
Astro Pi is an annual ESA challenge that enables students to run their code - in space! In teams they write code in Python using an online simulator. Working code is then beamed to the International Space Station (ISS) where it runs on two special Raspberry Pi computers, displaying messages to astronauts.
This year there are two challenges:
•Mission Zero which requires no hardware, is easy-to-achieve and which guarantees student code will run in space.
•Mission Space Lab which is more involved, making use of the visible and IR cameras attached to the computers to undertake space science experiments.
Both missions are now live at www.astro-pi.org
This free, one-day workshop will cover all you need to know as a team-leading teacher. You will use replica Raspberry Pi 'Sense HATs' to gain experience of the equipment on the ISS, and take-away resources for use with students.
Outcomes
Participants will:
- understand the requirements of the ESA challenge, helping them guide their team to success
- gain experience using the online simulator, used for developing Astro Pi code
- use and take-away expertly-written resources for use with students
- develop programming skills that can be used for teaching in the exciting context of space
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astro-Pi teacher workshop | 18 October 2017 | 09:30-15:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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