Forward Education Smart Vehicle Kit

Where coding meets climate action. Forward Education kits are an all-in-one learning solution for purpose-driven STEM education. In this Smart Vehicle kit, students build their own electric vehicle, an automated tree seeder, and even a lunar rover. It’s a fantastic way for students to discover how their creations can help protect our planet and support life on Earth. This is a must-have tool for teachers who want to inspire their students to be stewards of the earth.

$85.00
SKU
FE-01-0102

Get to Know:

The Smart Vehicles Kit is a great system for teaching coding to intermediate and senior students (grades 7-12) with blocks, Python and Javascript tutorials. With this kit, teachers have a complete package for introducing coding across the curriculum with ready to use lesson plans and simple to follow coding tutorials. 

Students can use this kit to build three prototypes: an electric vehicle, an automated tree seeder, and a lunar rover. 

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 Electric Vehicle comes with:

  • Access to 6+ curriculum-aligned lesson plans and coding tutorials for grades 7-12
  • 5 educator accounts and unlimited student access
  • Getting Started Guide x1

 

Robotic Components

  • Breakout Board with Battery x1
  • Sonar Sensor x1
  • Infrared Sensor with Ball & Caster x1
  • LED Light x1
  • Continuous Servo Motors x2
  • Positional Servo Motor x1


Building Blocks

  • Base Plate
  • Long Frame Building Blocks x2
  • Medium Frame Building Blocks x5
  • Thin Frame Building Blocks x1
  • Cube Connectors x4
  • Corner Connectors x4
  • Back-to-Back Connectors x2
  • Component Backing Connectors x3


Additional Parts 

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

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

Dimensions: 8 × 5 × 3 in

Coding Software: Microsoft Makecode

Learning Software: Forward Education Learning Platform

 

Compatible Devices

  • Windows PCs
  • Mac Computers
  • Linux Computers
  • Chromebooks (ChromeOS)
  • Android Tablets

Recommended Browsers

  • Chrome
  • Edge

Incompatible Devices and Browsers

  • iPad (any generation) 
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explore
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Manufacturer Forward Education
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