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Sam Labs Alpha Kit

Sam Labs Alpha Kit

Sam Labs Alpha Kit

This product is discontinued.

Bring STEAM, data collection and coding to life for your middle school students with SAM Labs and Vernier Sensors. You don’t have to be a tech expert to give your students rigorous and engaging STEAM learning experiences. SAM Labs STEAM Kits provide everything teachers need to get started, including teacher-created lesson plans, step-by-step activities, and world-class technical support.

This Alpha kit is an introductory kit that gives you a great way to try out SAM Labs with small groups of 2-3 students. Scroll down to see other available kits.

Note: A subscription plan with SAM Labs is required to access SAM Studio coding platform and standards-aligned curriculum. Sold separately.

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Bring STEAM, data collection and coding to life for your middle school students with SAM Labs and Vernier Sensors. You don’t have to be a tech expert to give your students rigorous and engaging STEAM learning experiences. SAM Labs STEAM Kits provide everything teachers need to get started, including teacher-created lesson plans, step-by-step activities, and world-class technical support.

This Alpha kit is an introductory kit that gives you a great way to try out SAM Labs with small groups of 2-3 students.

You can also choose from these other SAM Labs kits:

 Sam Labs Team Kit

The Team Kit is a versatile, fun, and intuitive kit for groups of 10 or fewer students. This kit is perfect for maker spaces or coding and robotics clubs.

Sam Labs Classroom Kit

The Classroom Kit is the ultimate kit for up to 30 students. It includes an abundance of wireless electronic blocks and accessories to bring STEAM learning to your classroom.

Boost your students’ learning even further by connecting Vernier sensors to your SAM Blocks. By adding Vernier sensors, your students can collect real-time data to bring their SAM Labs project to life in SAM Studio’s Blockly coding platform—enhancing learning and enabling them to create anything from simple reactions to complex creations in just minutes.

What's Included

  • Free coding activities using Vernier sensors and SAM Blocks in SAM Studio’s Blockly coding platform
  • 2 x DC motor
  • 1 x Light sensor
  • 1 x RGB Light
  • 2 x Wheel
  • 1 x SAM Controller
  • 1 x SAM Car Chassis
  • 1 x Roller Ball
  • 1 x LEGO Gear Attachment
  • 1 x Small LEGO Holder
  • 2 x Large LEGO Holder
  • 1 x Multi Micro USB Charging Cable

Compatible Sensors

Boost student learning and engagement with these compatible Vernier sensors in SAM Studio’s Blockly coding platform:

Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor
Go Direct® 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor
Go Direct® Motion Detector
Go Direct® Sound Sensor
Go Direct® Temperature Probe

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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