Lesson:
Part 1 (10 minutes)
Organize groups depending on the number of microcontrollers you got. 3-5 students per group should be fine. Introduce the students to the field of microcontrollers and electronics and distribute the material.
Part 2 (10 minutes)
Student groups install the software to the microcontroller, establish the WiFi connection and download the required Smartphone App. (Instead of the Smartphone-App you can also use your computer to operate the LED-Stripe)
Part 3 (5 minutes)
Students connect the microcontroller to the LED-Stripe. If you want to disconnect the microcontroller from your computer a external power-supply is required.
Part 4 (10 minutes)
Students explore the endless possibilities to customize the LED-Stripe color and animations.
Part 5 (10 minutes)
Let the groups present their coolest animation.
Make it even better:
What about extending this project for the X-mas decorations of your school.
Imagin how proud your students will be when everyone can see their animated LED-Stripes.