Makey Makey
The site explains what the Makey Makey product is and how it is used, including a variety of different experiments and activities that can be carried out using the product.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI4K01
Explore and describe a range of digital systems and their peripherals for a variety of purposes
AC9TDI6K01
Investigate the main internal components of common digital systems and their function
AC9TDI8K01
Explain how hardware specifications affect performance and select appropriate hardware for particular tasks and workloads |
| Keywords | Computational Thinking, Constructing |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Design and Technologies |
| Organisation | Joy Labz LLC |
| Copyright | Makey Makey LLC 2012 - 2017. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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