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Forward EducationCHARGE for micro:bit

Forward Education's mission is to empower the next generation with purpose-driven STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education with a focus on helping students understand and solve problems related to climate change. The company's core solution centers around the Climate Action Kit, a learning system designed to make teaching coding and computer science easy for educators of any experience level. Powered by micro:bit, the Climate Action Kit includes an online learning portal, coding platform, and inventor's kit all of which bring curriculum aligned lessons to life.

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On the 1st of October 2024 Forward Education announced the CHARGE for micro:bit. The first portable and rechargeable power pack for the micro:bit helping young people and educators to get hands on with STEM. No more of making sure that your classroom is stocked with disposable batteries for untethered STEM activities.

Using the CHARGE for micro:bit outside

Key Features of CHARGE for micro:bit

  • Wearable Design: Includes an integrated wrist strap, providing students with hands-free exploration during outdoor and active lessons.

  • Portability & Flexibility: A compact, portable design that allows students to learn wherever they go.

  • Rechargeable and Long-Lasting: Offers 50+ hours of battery life for uninterrupted learning over multiple days. Plus easy USB charging for minimal downtime.

  • Easy to Use: Snap-fit design with USB charging capabilities ensures a hassle-free experience for students and educators alike.

  • STEM-Driven Curriculum: Designed to prepare students for future STEM careers, especially in fields related to climate science, renewable energy, and environmental engineering.

  • On/Off Switch: Save battery life for when it’s not in use.

  • Building Block Connections: Connects to LEGO and the climate action kit

CHARGE for micro:bit with dimensions

Why CHARGE for micro:bit?

CHARGE brings STEM to life and allows you to go hands free and learn on the go. It’s more eco friendly with the built-in rechargeable battery that will last for around 50 hours of untethered STEM fun.

Having the integrated wrist strap will allow students to have the micro:bit safely attached to them and run around counting steps, measure kick strength by attaching it to their ankle or use the compass function to set up a treasure hunt and use the micro:bit to find their way.

For only $5 this sounds like a great power pack for the micro:bit.

CHARGE for micro:bit attached using the wrist strap

Find out more about the CHARGE for micro:bit here