What’s Included:
The Soil Sensor is an add-on and REQUIRES a Piper Make Base Station with the Raspberry Pi Pico to get started (sold separately).
Why Choose the Piper Make Soil Sensor?
Hands-On Environmental Science
- Practical Learning: Engage in practical, hands-on projects that teach students about soil moisture and its impact on plant growth and the environment.
- Real-World Applications: Understand how soil sensors are used in agriculture, gardening, and environmental monitoring.
Educational Excellence
- STEM-Aligned Curriculum: Designed to align with STEM education standards, the Soil Sensor kit enhances learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access detailed lesson plans and activities that guide educators and students through exciting experiments and challenges.
High-Quality Components
- Durable and Reliable: Built with robust materials to ensure long-lasting use and accurate performance.
- Advanced Sensor Technology: Includes a high-quality soil moisture sensor that provides precise measurements for various experiments and projects.
Engaging and Fun
- Interactive Projects: Build and program the soil sensor to create engaging experiments, making learning fun and interactive.
- Endless Possibilities: Encourage creativity and exploration with endless ways to use the Soil Sensor in innovative projects.
Inspire Environmental Awareness
The Piper Make Soil Sensor transforms abstract environmental concepts into tangible learning experiences. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, it inspires students to explore and understand the vital role of soil moisture in ecosystems.
For educators:
Our Piper Make online platform includes tools to facilitate teaching with Piper Make! Resources such as Educator Guides and a full suite of Google collaboration tools including Classroom Share Button, Google Single Sign On (SSO), and Save to Google Drive functions are free and available at make.playpiper.com.