Forward Education Smart Farming Kit

Get to Know:

Students will love learning about the use of technology in agriculture and how advancements in modern farming are supporting climate action. Students will get hands on to build their own hydroponics or other indoor farming system and program it with Microsoft MakeCode. With this kit, they will receive all the robotics parts and pieces required to code and build a hydroponics system (a self-watering irrigation system with a grow light).

Access to the Forward Education Learning Platform is included with every kit. Get started with step-by-step building & coding tutorials - perfect for beginners! Educators are supported with curriculum-aligned lessons and professional development resources.

What's in the Box:

Each Smart Farming Kit comes with:

• Access to 3+ curriculum-aligned lesson plans and coding tutorials for grades 5-8
• 5 educator accounts & unlimited student access
• Getting Started Guide x1

Robotic Components

• Breakout Board with Battery x1
• Moisture Sensor x1
• LED Light x1
• Water Pump and Tubing x1

Building Blocks

• Base Plate
• Long Frame Building Blocks x3
• Cube Connectors x2
• Corner Connectors x2
• Back-to-Back Connectors x2
• Component Backing Connectors x2

Additional Parts 

• Long Cable Connectors x2
• Short Cable Connectors x1
• USB Cable x1

Please note that a micro:bit is required to use the Climate Action Kit. micro:bits are sold separately and can be found here.