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Build a Computer Science Kit for Kids | Includes Electronics, Coding, Animation and Lessons in Scratch, Minecraft, Python | Ages 8 and Up
Brand | Boolean Box |
Model Name | dfhgfj |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Battery Life | 1 years |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
About this item
- Build a real computer by yourself. Invent electronic gadgets and learn coding using Scratch to create stories, games, and animations. Based on Raspberry Pi 4, the latest version of the Raspberry Pi computer, this kit also includes Python programming projects.
- Build the computer case with included name brand compatible building bricks. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and memory to bring your computer to life. Expand with bricks of your own. Learn engineering concepts by building circuits and models. The Boolean Box accommodates skills growth and includes increasingly sophisticated projects. Whether new to technology, very experienced, or somewhere in between, there is a path that fits.
- Girls, boys, everyone. We collaborated with 1000s of girls in camps and school programs to develop the Boolean Box to teach computers, coding, and electronics. Kids learn STEM/STEAM concepts through experimentation, discovery and play.
- Includes keyboard, mouse, Raspberry Pi, 16 gig SD card with Raspbian OS, Scratch, Python and Minecraft. Wires, circuits, resistors, buttons, LEDs, breadboard. HDMI connects to TV. Includes Internet/WiFi but not required. Box is also carrying case. Ages 8+
- Boolean Box is part of the Boolean Girl program, created to inspire 3rd - 8th grade girls to build, code, and invent. Through online Boolean U, camps, and clubhouses, we grow early engagement in computing and engineering to spark lifelong interest in STEM.
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Boolean Box – Build Your Own Computer Science Kit for Kids
Boolean Box is the only build your own computer science kit for kids that includes programming lessons, electronics, animations and coding.
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Buy the Boolean Box if you want your child to learn to code without being on the internet or your child does not have a laptop
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Brand | Boolean Box |
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Series | dfhgfj |
Item model number | 001 |
Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 inches |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 1 Pixels |
Processor Brand | VIA |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. |
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ASIN | B071HWPKN5 |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #456,444 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,505 in Electronic Learning & Education Toys |
Date First Available | May 20, 2017 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and fun of the tablet computer. For example, they mention it's a great learning tool, has intrinsic lessons, and is easy to put together. Some appreciate the fun way for kids to learn about coding.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tablet computer. They mention it's a great learning tool, STEM product, and an amazing gift for anyone. They also say the kit is easy to build and use, and provides intrinsic lessons about reading.
"...thing I appreciate about the boolean box is the ability for my kids to learn to program without having to be on an internet-connected computer...." Read more
"...Quick side note - What I found is there are intrinsic lessons learned throughout the course, particularly about reading instructions precisely and..." Read more
"...The Boolean Box has inspired her to dig in and truly boosted her confidence. We couldn't be happier!" Read more
"...show them all the fun things they can do, and the community reinforces their confidence and the idea that STEM is cool...." Read more
Customers find the tablet computer easy to use. They mention the instructions are easy to follow and the programming is easy. They also say the box is easy enough for a child to put together. Some customers say the programming aspect is challenging, but very doable for an eager eight-year-old. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend it to others.
"It was very easy to “build” the computer. The programming aspect is challenging, but very doable for an eager eight year old...." Read more
"...The pi and case are easy to assemble, hookup was easy enough...." Read more
"...She loved it. Very educational, easy to follow instructions and great end result...." Read more
"...The directions were really clear and it was surprisingly easy for my daughters, 8 and 10, to build their own computer!..." Read more
Customers find the tablet computer super fun and engaging for young kids. They say it's a great way for them to learn about coding and program.
"...girls, I'm thrilled that someone has stepped up to make a challenging, fun and interesting kit that appeals to my kids...." Read more
"...case, and having everything in one spot to get started was super fun and engaging for my niece...." Read more
"...Overall a great way for young kids to learn to program." Read more
"...Kind of annoying. Great fun for her though!" Read more
Customers are not happy with the gender-specific labeling of the tablet computer. They mention that it's very gender-based, and does not allow for gender-neutral labeling.
"This is decent computer kit, but very gender-specific. I would not recommend ordering it for a boy...." Read more
"Very disappointed with this product. Labeled as kids. No gender mentioned. I received product to find out that it is only female gender based...." Read more
"Very good product however it gets one star due to the non nuetral gender labeling." Read more
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Quick side note - What I found is there are intrinsic lessons learned throughout the course, particularly about reading instructions precisely and not skipping around, which is an unsung benefit of what's being taught in the course - you have to follow the instructions to make things work right, and if you skip something or cut corners, it's going to bite you at a later step - an extremely valuable lesson for a kid to experience early in life, in my opinion. Not to say you can’t just skip to the next lesson, but.... Basically it shows, by example, the value of focusing on a task for the benefit of delayed gratification. If I had learned that at a younger age, I may be writing this review from my yacht.
Getting started with building the raspberry Pi, screwing on the protective case, and having everything in one spot to get started was super fun and engaging for my niece. While it was simple for an old IT guy like myself to figure out, she (7 years old), was able to follow along with the instructions and get everything set up with just a little bit of guidance on my part. There was a huge sense of pride and accomplishment beaming from her, and there's definitely the "cool" factor of her having built something when she got the Pi set up for her to start the courses.
Starting the courses, the material is self-starting, in that she doesn't need any help to get to the next steps or chapters. Going step by step, she started making the animations in scratch, and got a real kick out of making the "sprites" (characters) do things based on how she set them up. It was really amazing to watch her go from having zero experience with a computer whatsoever, to two courses later (about an hour) she's laughing because she made the character go way off the screen and appear again after a few seconds.
I particularly like how everything is on the Pi already and you don't need to get on the internet to enjoy all aspects of the course. The materials are updated online, so I personally downloaded the latest versions and put them on her Kindle, but that's not a requirement - it's all there already.
The support I received when I reached out to Boolean Girl was absolutely phenomenal. I am the type of person that usually annoys support people with too many questions, but they are truly passionate people that put a lot of time and thoughtfulness into their responses, so now I feel like an expert resource for my niece. I know there will always be someone behind the scenes at Boolean Girl pushing the product to be better, and if there is ever an issue, I have absolute confidence it will be handled by professionals that really care about what they do.
My 8 year old really liked putting the case together, and she was so excited to play with it that we didn't make it off the floor where she opened the box! I love this product, and I especially love that it was developed with girls in mind, but it's certainly not only for girls! As a software engineer for over 20 years, and a mom to two girls, I'm thrilled that someone has stepped up to make a challenging, fun and interesting kit that appeals to my kids. They were not really interested in any of the other similar products, but they both liked this one because it came not only with a computer but the additional accessories for building circuits and connecting the circuit board to their scratch programs.
Another thing I appreciate about the boolean box is the ability for my kids to learn to program without having to be on an internet-connected computer. While you can access the projects that come with the kid on the boolean girl web site, I've found that having the tutorials on the ipad while the computer, itself, is offline to be a huge benefit. My kids have explored every corner of the box and I never have to worry they're going to stumble upon something they shouldn't. It also encourages them to think about a computer outside the internet, and now they have a much better understanding of how their iPads work.
I'd highly recommend this product as an option for teaching kids to code.
This is not some gadget that I put together and then collected dust. By combining the box with the presentations and the classes my kids were completely engaged. The classes show them all the fun things they can do, and the community reinforces their confidence and the idea that STEM is cool.
Their confidence and skill is growing with each step along the way. I’m also learning a thing or two and get to see my children learning and having fun at the same time.
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