Raspberry Pi - What is it?
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The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that costs only $35, plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. This computer is accessible to people of all ages to learn how to build a computer and start exploring computer programming using languages like Scratch and Python. You can use this mini computer just like you would your desktop computer to do everything from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games.
What’s more, the Raspberry Pi is part of the maker movement! You can connect with people from all over the world to invent a wide array of digital maker projects, from music machines and parent detectors to weather stations and tweeting birdhouses with infra-red cameras. 
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The quick start guide from Raspberrypi.org will take you step by step through unboxing and setting up your Raspberry Pi! You will see a list of materials as well as a user friendly tutorial for beginners! Click the picture below!
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Now that you have set up your Raspberry Pi you are ready for your first project! Below you will find a getting started with Raspberry Pi lesson!
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You are ready to take your Raspberry Pi further! Check out the classroom resources below that will help you select the right project for your students from beginner to advanced! The rest of this site will feature classroom challenges and resources to help you take the Raspberry Pi to the next level in your classroom makerspace!
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How can I use the Raspberry Pi in my makerspace?
The Raspberry Pi has taken the educational world by storm, especially with the introduction of mandatory computer programming curriculum across the globe! There are many guides to help inspire educators to use the Raspberry Pi as a tool to support a multitude of curricular areas. These guides are part of the open source community and creative commons. They are free to download for classroom use!
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Raspberry Pi Student Challenges!
Here are two student challenges to help you get started using a Raspberry Pi! Students can use the QR codes to follow step by step tutorials that will allow them to be independent with the challenges!
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Raspberry Pi Skateboard Go Pro
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Raspberry Pi Resources
Learn More!Raspberrypi.org is an amazing source for teaching with the Raspberry Pi with no programming experience necessary! How to videos, blogs, lesson ideas, computer science curriculum, maker projects and more!
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Purchasing a Pi!A great source to purchase your own Raspberry Pin in Canada is from Canakit! Canadian prices, flat rate shipping and a 5% educational discount is offered to schools.
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Pi Day!Explore numeracy with your students and celebrate Pi day on March 14! Click to find more exciting ideas and resources for educators!
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Do you have a lesson idea to contribute? Please contact us to share your idea with our community of educators!
Click here to purchase the amazing book Adventures in Raspberry Pi. Written for ten year olds, this book is a classroom must have!
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