Free Audio Editing Software:

• Audacity - a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording application software, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems.  
• WavePad Audio Editor - a multi-platform, digital audio editor and recorder. It supports VST and integrates a stock audio library.
• Ocenaudio - a multitrack free audio editor with a wide range of features for content creators.
• GarageBand - a software application by Apple for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS devices that allows users to create music or podcasts.
• Better audio Editor - a multi-track audio editor and recorder software. It enables you to play and edit audio files, record your voice and music, combine multiple sound tracks, apply sound effects, finally export your work as MP3 files, and more. 
• Pro Tools - a digital audio workstation developed and released by Avid Technology for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It is used for music creation and production, sound for picture and, more generally, sound recording, editing, and mastering processes.
• Adobe Audition - a digital audio workstation developed by Adobe Inc. featuring both a multitrack, non-destructive mix/edit environment and a destructive-approach waveform editing view.
• Audiotool - Audiotool is an award-winning, online digital audio workstation (DAW) that runs right in your browser.

*Note: some of the above suggestions may have a free trial version.

Free Video Editing Software:

• OpenShot -  a proprietary color grading, color correction, visual effects, and audio post-production video editing application for macOS, Windows, and Linux, developed by Australian company Blackmagic Design.
• DaVinci Resolve - a free video editing application made by Apple for the Mac, the iPhone, and the iPad. It includes a range of video effects and tools like color correction and image stabilization, but is designed to be accessible to users with little or no video editing experience.
• iMovie - a free entry-level video editing app for macOS.
• Adobe Premiere Rush - a mobile and desktop video editing app for creativity on the go. Premiere Rush app is free on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.
• Lightworks - a freemium non-linear editing system for editing and mastering digital video.
• Shotcut - a free and open-source, cross-platform video, audio, and image editing program for FreeBSD, Linux, macOS and Windows.
• Blender - a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software tool set that runs on Windows, macOS, BSD, Haiku, IRIX and Linux. It is used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D-printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, and virtual reality. It is also used in creating video games.

*Note: some of the above suggestions may have a free trial version.

Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder

The H4n Pro is capable of recording the loudest and heaviest performances, up to 140 dB SPL without distortion. Take a line-level* stereo feed from the mixing console and capture room ambience with the X/Y microphones.

* +4dBu line-level is not supported.

ZOOM H4n Pro Handy Recorder Operation Manual

Features of the H4n

• Four-track simultaneous recording
• High-fidelity mic preamps
• Built-in X/Y stereo microphones, adjustable between 90˚ and 120˚
• Record up to 140 dB SPL with X/Y microphones
• Two mic/line level inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors
• Stereo 1/8" Mic In mini phone jack
• +24 or +48V phantom power for main inputs and Plug-in power (2.5V) via Mic/Line In mini phone jack
• Output/headphone jack with dedicated volume control
• Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
• Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
• Built-in effects, including compression/limiting, low-cut filtering, modulation, reverb/delay and amp models
• 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computers
• Mounts to mic stand or tripod, or directly to DSLR with optional Hot Shoe adapter
• Runs on 2 standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries with up to 5.5 hours of operation (up to 8 hours in Stamina mode)

TASCAM TH-03 Studio Grade Headphones

Clear, clean pro quality music. Experience audio in its purest form with TASCAM's TH-03 Studio Headphones. Designed to deliver crisp highs & rich bass, the closed-back design will shut out noise from the outside world. Now you can hear your music the way it was meant to be: with brilliant clarity and without interruption. A durable stainless steel framework makes these headphones lightweight & easy to wear, while plush padding on the earpieces & headband ensures a comfortable listening experience. These professional grade studio headphones are perfect for studio audio engineers, and music connoisseurs alike.

Instructions and important information

Learn about Bits & what each bit can do

littleBits Classroom

Educator Quick Start Guide

Getting to know the Code Kit

Find videos on each bit piece, lesson plans, prep tools, apps, and more resources for the Code Kit.

littleBits Code Kit - Bit Index

Base Inventor Kit

Bit Inventory

A curated playlist of step by step how-to videos for building the Stuff Protector, Automatic Light, Navigator, Gripper, Automatic Gripper, Trash Chomper and Sea Cleaner using the Base Inventor Kit.

littleBits Base Kit

Bit Inventory

Instruction Manual

Space Rover Inventor Kit

Bit Inventory

Below are curated playlists of step by step how-to videos for building with the Space Rover Inventor Kit.

• Rover Base

• Rover Upgrades

• Rover Arm

• Space Hammer

• Cargo Carrier

• Boulder Bumper

• High-Beam Headlights

• Light Meter

• Solar Seeker

• Motion Detector

Note: the Space Rover Inventor Kit does require app bluetooth connection, specifically the *controls* section of the app.

Makey Makey Banana Piano for New Inventors!

Makey Makey is compatible with a variety of apps. 

Plug & Play Makey Makey Apps

Scratch Makey Makey Apps

Makey Makey's Google Sides for teachers.

Makey Makey 101 Course

Makey Makey Educatior's Guide

Lesson Plans

Getting Started with your Merge Cube and Apps

Is my device compatible?

Health & Safety Information

Merge EDU is free with its trial sign-up, which lasts two weeks.

Parrot Mambo FPV Drone                     Parrot Swing Drone

Parrot Flypad Manual

Parrot Mambo FPV Drone

Parrot Swing

Programming Ideas

Beginner Drone Flight School

• Teach participants how to pilot drones safely and responsibly.
• Include obstacle courses using hula hoops or cones for controlled navigation.
• Discuss drone safety, laws, and ethical flying.

Drone Racing Tournament

• Set up a racecourse using hula hoops or tape markers.
• Participants can compete for the fastest time through the course.
• Add a "freestyle" round for tricks and creative flight paths.

Drone Obstacle Course & Mazes

• Create an obstacle course using hoops, tables, or chairs for drones to fly through.
• Have different levels of difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
• Make it a team challenge where one person flies while another gives verbal directions.

Aerial Photography & Mapping

• Have participants capture aerial footage or images from different heights.
• Use the footage for a discussion on perspective, geography, or even local history.

STEM + Drones: Physics of Flight

• Discuss lift, thrust, drag, and gravity in relation to drone movement.
• Use the drones to demonstrate flight physics concepts in action.

Drones & Weather Science

• Discuss how drones are used to study hurricanes, tornadoes, and climate change.
• Have participants simulate wind conditions using small handheld fans and see how drones respond.
• Talk about real-world applications of drones in meteorology.

Drone Rescue Mission

• Set up a "disaster zone" with small objects representing obstacles (e.g., books, boxes, or toy people).
• Challenge participants to navigate their drone through the course to "deliver supplies" (small paper payloads or rings) to a target zone.
• Discuss how drones are used in real-world rescue operations.

Mission: Drone Delivery

• Participants must fly their drone to a specific target area and “drop” a small payload (paperclip, cotton ball, etc.).
• This can tie into discussions on how drones are used for medical deliveries in remote areas.
• Add difficulty by making delivery zones smaller or farther away.