Hulme Grammar Hackathon
Hulme Grammar School
Description
1. The hackathon will teach:
- Basics of Electronics and Coding: Using BBC micro:bits and simple electronic components.
- Product Design and Prototyping: Brainstorming, designing, and building a point of sale device.
- Entrepreneurship: Marketing and showcasing a product.
- Teamwork and Presentation Skills: Collaborating effectively and pitching ideas to a panel of judges.
2. Methods and resources are used:
- Hands-On Workshops: Practical sessions on using BBC micro:bits and electronic components.
- Guided Brainstorming: Facilitated sessions to help students brainstorm and design their devices.
- Coding Sessions: Step-by-step guidance on programming the micro:bits.
- Prototype Building: Constructing physical prototypes of the point of sale devices.
- Website Creation: Basic web development to create a marketing site for their product.
- Mentorship: Guidance from volunteers with expertise in coding, electronics, design, and entrepreneurship.
- Team Presentations: Students pitch their final products to a panel of judges.
3. Goals of the event?
- Inspire Creativity and Innovation: Encourage students to think creatively and develop unique solutions.
- Build Technical Skills: Provide hands-on experience in coding, electronics, and prototyping.
- Foster Entrepreneurship: Teach students the basics of product development and marketing.
- Promote Teamwork and Communication: Enhance collaboration and presentation skills.
- Engage Youth in STEM: Specifically target and engage students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.
4. Target group - 60 participants
- Year 5 & 6 pupils: Specifically targeting young students in Oldham primary schools.
5. The event is special for the target group:
- Participate during Manchester Science Festival (Oct)
- Access to Technology and Mentorship: Providing tools and expert guidance.
- Engaging and Interactive Learning: A fun, hands-on approach to learning STEM.
- Real-World Relevance: Challenges that mimic real-world problems and solutions, making learning practical and impactful.
- Community Involvement: Involvement of local companies and alumni to support and mentor students.
6. Registration Information: will be managed through primary school partnerships
- Basics of Electronics and Coding: Using BBC micro:bits and simple electronic components.
- Product Design and Prototyping: Brainstorming, designing, and building a point of sale device.
- Entrepreneurship: Marketing and showcasing a product.
- Teamwork and Presentation Skills: Collaborating effectively and pitching ideas to a panel of judges.
2. Methods and resources are used:
- Hands-On Workshops: Practical sessions on using BBC micro:bits and electronic components.
- Guided Brainstorming: Facilitated sessions to help students brainstorm and design their devices.
- Coding Sessions: Step-by-step guidance on programming the micro:bits.
- Prototype Building: Constructing physical prototypes of the point of sale devices.
- Website Creation: Basic web development to create a marketing site for their product.
- Mentorship: Guidance from volunteers with expertise in coding, electronics, design, and entrepreneurship.
- Team Presentations: Students pitch their final products to a panel of judges.
3. Goals of the event?
- Inspire Creativity and Innovation: Encourage students to think creatively and develop unique solutions.
- Build Technical Skills: Provide hands-on experience in coding, electronics, and prototyping.
- Foster Entrepreneurship: Teach students the basics of product development and marketing.
- Promote Teamwork and Communication: Enhance collaboration and presentation skills.
- Engage Youth in STEM: Specifically target and engage students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.
4. Target group - 60 participants
- Year 5 & 6 pupils: Specifically targeting young students in Oldham primary schools.
5. The event is special for the target group:
- Participate during Manchester Science Festival (Oct)
- Access to Technology and Mentorship: Providing tools and expert guidance.
- Engaging and Interactive Learning: A fun, hands-on approach to learning STEM.
- Real-World Relevance: Challenges that mimic real-world problems and solutions, making learning practical and impactful.
- Community Involvement: Involvement of local companies and alumni to support and mentor students.
6. Registration Information: will be managed through primary school partnerships
Location
Age group
9 - 11
Difficulty
Type Offline-Event
Date 23.10.2024 12:00 - 16:30
Address Hulme Grammar School
OL8 4BX OLDHAM
Max. Participants 60
You want to take part in? Please contact our local contact person.
Participation is free.
Contact Hulme Grammar School
Website: www.hulmegrammar.org
Mail of contact person: m.hornby@hulmegrammar.org
Social media @hulmegrammarschool
@hulmegrammarschool
Hulme Grammar School
OldhamHulme
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Difficulty
Type Offline-Event
Date 23.10.2024 12:00 - 16:30
Address Hulme Grammar School
OL8 4BX OLDHAM
Max. Participants 60
You want to take part in? Please contact our local contact person.Participation is free.
Contact Hulme Grammar School
Website: www.hulmegrammar.orgMail of contact person: m.hornby@hulmegrammar.org
Social media @hulmegrammarschool
@hulmegrammarschool
Hulme Grammar School
OldhamHulme
Share on Social Media
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