b.Board Add-On Kit – Sensors

The b.Board Sensor Add-On Kit expands your b.Board experience into environmental sensing, automation, and data interpretation. Designed to work with the b.Board Core Kit, it introduces specialized Click boards that measure and respond to real-world conditions. Learners explore how technology can monitor and react to environmental change through hands-on, creative projects.

Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 5–12

What’s Inside

• Weather Click Board: Monitors temperature, humidity, pressure, and light to track changing environmental conditions.
• Motion Click Board: Detects movement and triggers responses for alert or automation projects.
• Ultrasonic Sensor: Detects distance and movement for responsive builds.
• Neopixel Strip: Adds lighting and visual feedback
• Alligator Clips: Connect components easily without soldering.

Not Included: The b.Board v1.4, the BBC micro:bit, USB cable, battery, charger, and screwdriver are not included. These components are part of the b.Board Core Kit, which is required for operation.

Learning Focus

Learners explore environmental sensing, automation, and data interpretation through hands-on experimentation. Using Click boards that measure temperature, light, motion, and distance, they design interactive projects that respond to real environmental changes. Through builds like smart weather stations, comfort meters, and garden monitors, students apply science and coding to design solutions for sustainability challenges.

Skill Development

Learners progress from simple light or motion responses to advanced systems that track, display, and react to real environmental data. They build a deeper understanding of how technology observes and responds to change while developing strong design, problem-solving, and data literacy skills.

STEAM Outcomes

• Science: Observe and measure weather, light, and motion to explore environmental systems.
• Technology: Use coding and data analysis to interpret and respond to sensor inputs.
• Engineering: Build and refine smart prototypes that sense and react to change.
• Arts: Visualize data or create expressive lighting to share information creatively.
• Mathematics: Record, calculate, and interpret data to understand patterns and trends.

Connected UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The projects in this kit connect learning to the global goals below. Additional SDGs may apply depending on each project.

• SDG 4 – Quality Education: Supports hands-on, inquiry-based learning in science and technology.
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: Builds creativity and problem-solving through real-world data applications.
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities: Encourages smart systems that make environments safer and more sustainable.
• SDG 13 – Climate Action: Promotes environmental awareness and hands-on learning about climate and sustainability.

What You’ll Need to Use This Kit

1. b.Board Core Kit: Required for operation; it provides the essential tools and components for project completion.
2. Device: Used to code, program, and run your projects. For the best experience, use a computer or laptop. If you’re using a mobile device, download the micro:bit app to connect and program your projects.
3. Internet Access: Needed to access tutorials and project resources.

Holiday Launch Shipping: To receive your pre-order by December 15, please place your order by December 5. UPS delivery times apply once your order has shipped.