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For Educators
With beautifully etched, laser-cut wood pieces, the Raspberry Pi microcomputer, and hardware designed to be assembled using the included blueprint and screwdriver, the build is just the beginning. Start up the computer and dive into Piper StoryMode, our unique gamified experience which blends physical building with virtual storytelling to engage kids in STEAM learning. Need a button to move in the game? Build it yourself and learn the basics of circuitry and electrical engineering!
Take it one step further and learn to code using PiperCode, the Google Blockly, drag-and-drop coding experience. Learn to program and control electronics from your Piper Computer Kit with step-by-step instructions that guide kids through blinking an LED, building a game to test your reflexes, and so much!
*Note: Your Raspberry Pi model may vary based on availability. Your Piper Computer Kit V4 may be replaced with comparable alternatives which include the Piper Computer Kit V4A and the Piper Computer Kit V4B.
Each Piper Computer Kit includes a Blueprint for assembly.
- 18 Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft StoryMode Projects
- 6 Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft Mini Games
- 12 Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft Creative Mode Projects
- 11 PiperCode Projects
- Scratch 2.0
- Mathematica
- Python
- Sonic Pi
- Plus FREE Software Updates with New Projects!
Check out the StoryMode Missions and PiperCode Projects!
For educators, Piper offers a robust standard's aligned curriculum with 35+ STEAM lesson plans, assessments, student hand-outs, vocabulary, and instructional resources, the Piper Computer Kit Premium Curriculum is a 5E, standards-aligned resource available as a one-year license that makes using Piper Computer Kits in your learning environment easy.
Piper Computer Kit V4 Playbook
This playbook is designed to guide you through a series of carefully curated computer science enrichment projects. Students can build the Piper computer individually or in small groups, following the project guides with facilitators/teachers to check in on this exciting journey.