Digital Mood Ring

Using Python

TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator

Planning

This page is a complete guide for getting your STEM project started. You’ll find everything you need, including:

A list of the technology and supplies required for the project
How to borrow or purchase Texas Instruments (TI) technology

Links to all project videos and downloadable files
A template you can download to create a promotional flyer

Technology and supplies required

In-person learning

Students working in groups of three (class of 30)

Total of 30 TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators
Total of 10 TI-Innovator™ Hubs with TI LaunchPad™ Board (TI Part # STEM/PWB/2L1)
Total of two temperature module packs, five modules per pack (TI Part # STEMTEMP/ENV/9L1)
Total of 10 chenille wires

Equipment required for each group of students:

Three TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators (one per student)
One TI-Innovator™ Hub
One temperature model pack
One chenille wire

Remote learning

Students working individually

Total of 30 TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators
Total of 30 TI-Innovator™ Hubs with TI LaunchPad™ Board (TI Part # STEM/PWB/2L1)
Total of six temperature module packs, five modules per pack (TI Part # STEMTEMP/ENV/9L1)
Total of 30 chenille wires

Equipment required for each student (one per person):

TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator
TI-Innovator™ Hub
Temperature module pack
Chenille wire

How you can get TI technology

It’s easy to borrow TI technology from us, or to purchase your own.

Borrow equipment

Purchase equipment

Where you go to watch project videos

Project videos provide students step-by-step instructions for various science activities and coding challenges. All the videos are categorized according to project length and emphasis. Follow the links to be directed to the specific videos related to the version you choose.

Quick version
(1 hour)

Coding-focused version (4 hours)

STEM and coding full version (6 hours)

Teacher and student files

Access ready-to-go activity documents that will get you started on your digital mood ring project.

Download the teacher and student files

Promote your STEM project

Tell everyone about your project. Get a ready-made, editable template to create your very own promotional flyer.

Download the flyer template

Ready to get your project started?

We’ll help you every step of the way. Get everything you need here, or contact us for direct, one-on-one support.

Contact the TI STEM Team at stem-team@ti.com.

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Digital Mood Ring

Using Python

TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator

Planning

Technology and supplies required

In-person learning

Remote learning

How you can get TI technology

Where you go to watch project videos

Teacher and student files

Promote your STEM project

Ready to get your project started?

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