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MakerBuddy

Curriculum

A free 32-week IoT curriculum for educators.

A complete 32-week journey from IoT basics to smart automation systems, built around four 8-week terms of hands-on, classroom-ready lessons.

SetupConnect and build
PlatformOpen source
ControlLocal-first
A child using the MakerBuddy IoT Kit beside a laptop showing the MakerBuddy Dashboard
32 weeksOne academic year
4 termsStructured progression
45–60 minPer class session
Learn by doingTheory, practice, challenge

Term 1 · Weeks 1–8

Foundations of IoT, Power & Output

Understanding the ecosystem, electronics basics, digital inputs and controlling outputs.

Term 2 · Weeks 9–16

Sensing the Physical World & Motion

Converting physical phenomena — light, heat and motion — into data and mechanical movement.

Term 3 · Weeks 17–24

Hazard Sensing, Displays & Foundation Logic

Detecting invisible hazards, reporting on visual displays and the core rule-engine loop modes.

Term 4 · Weeks 25–32

Automation & The Logic Engine

Creating smart automated systems with complex rules, capstone projects and a final expo.

Built for the classroom

  • Lesson plans and teacher guides for all 32 weeks
  • No prior electronics or coding experience required to teach it
  • Every lesson maps to a specific onboard or modular MakerBuddy component
  • A capstone expo where students design and present their own IoT solution

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