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Microsoft FarmBeats for Students Starter Kit: Technology Meets Farming
The Microsoft FarmBeats for Students Starter Kit enables a classroom-ready, hands-on exploration of modern agriculture. Created for students in grades 5–12, this kit complements the FarmBeats curriculum with real sensors and data tools that let learners experience how technology and AI transform farming. Pitsco Education+1
Using a BBC micro:bit, students will collect real-time data from soil sensors to measure moisture, temperature, and environmental conditions. Pitsco Education As they gather data, they learn how precision agriculture uses this kind of information to optimize water use, predict crop health, and minimize waste. The experience builds a solid foundation in STEM, environmental science, and data analytics. Microsoft+1
The starter kit includes everything needed to take students through an entire engineering design cycle: from building a sensor rig to collecting data and analyzing those results with spreadsheets and AI tools. Pitsco Education As students progress, they engage with lessons in AI, data visualization, and responsible technology—tying their work directly to sustainable farming and real-world impact. Pitsco Education
Educators love that the lessons are designed around widely accepted educational frameworks: NGSS for science, AFNR for agriculture, and CSTA for computer science. Pitsco Education This alignment makes it easy to integrate the program into existing STEM, tech, or agricultural curricula.
What’s Included in the Box
- 1 × BBC micro:bit V2 board
- 1 × Quick-Start Guide
- 1 × Micro-USB Cable
- 1 × Battery Holder + 2 × AAA Batteries
- 1 × Mini Soil Moisture Prong Sensor
- 2 × Nails for sensor probes
- 3 × Alligator Clips for connections
