Unit 1. Introduction to Python with Raspberry Pi and SenseHAT

The focus of this first unit is to familiarize students with basic skills of programming in Python 3, a high-level programming language that is beginner-friendly. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of text-based programming, and use them to control the sensors and LED matrix on the SenseHAT. The micro-project for this unit is a short Python code that reads data from temperature/humidity sensors, converts the Celsius temperature into Fahrenheit, and display the temperature/humidity information creatively on the LED matrix, based on sensor readings. This micro-project lays the foundation for the next one, which sends sensor readings to other devices.

Lessons of Unit 1:

• Lesson 1: Course Overview
  • Lesson Information
  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment
• Lesson 2: Get Started with Raspberry Pi
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  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment
• Lesson 3: A Sophisticated Calculator
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  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment
• Lesson 4. Let’s Go, SenseHAT!
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  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment
• Lesson 5: Customizing SenseHAT Output
  • Lesson Information
  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment (5 minutes)
• Lesson 6: Input and Output
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  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment
• Lesson 7: Data Types
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  • Instructional Plan and Structure
  • Review and Assessment