There may be scope for two science interfaces here. One bench-top design for classroom science lab type use that can be easily connected up to existing lab type equipment and then a low cost handheld 'multimeter/logger' type one for use by the pupils for measuring and logging data outside of the classroom in field/home environments.

One aspect to consider perhaps is the final transfer of the logged data and how this is recorded longer term. I can still remember having to cutting up ticker tape and tape/glue it into my Physics workbook in order to keep a record of the experiment data for later revision purposes. With a data logger however, may need to consider some sort of till roll type printer attached to the science interface in order to quickly allow the pupils to get a hard copy that can be taped into their workbooks.

Similar with a portable science interface. If we are going to encourage the class to start data logging in the field, then there will need to be some mechanism to off-load and archive that data somehow for later analysis and sharing or inclusion in a project report.

OK. When they become available to buy, I promise I'll get one and do a project with it. Not necessarily the whole of the science interface, though (to do that properly, as a complete, integrated package, would take much more skill and effort than I could throw at it).

Nice name. You're much better tuned to a young audience than I am. micro:lab might work too. It carries some of the same ideas as 'professor' suggests.

Perhaps the micro:professor could have an electron wizzing round her head. [I presume she has to wear a lab coat and glasses as per the regular stereotype.] I'm determined to get an electron in the branding somehow or other.

The big idea I would like to introduce is Telemetry, the remote monitoring of environment and equipment that forms the basis of industrial and environmental control systems. I would do this by making use of the micro:bits internal temperature sensor and then the built in wireless messaging.

So initially read the internal temperature as an expedient surrogate for an external sensor such as (DS18B20) which can be added later. The internal temperature actually gives a good approximation of the external air temperature for a pausing loop, on an exposed board. Display this across the scrolling 5x5 display and illustrate use through a glass window reading the display from inside. I can display in both Centigrade and Fahrenheit under programmable button control. Now what if we wanted to monitor it from our desk (in bluetooth radio range). We use a second micro:bit and the very cool radio messaging. A very simple yet functional demo.

We can then use a twisted pair between two I/O pins on both micro:bits and illustrate how a longer line, possibly differentially driven, can be used to communicate. This could monitor near freezing temperatures in a garage, or the need to open venting windows of a greenhouse. The project can then be extended to add multiple sensor units, or control via a remote point, for example to operate an additional terrarium lamp when the temperature drops. The extension possibilities are endless. The concept is remote measurement.

I have read the terms and conditions and am able to build the above, video, post etc.

I think you'll love it.

I was also impressed that it is possible to go from opening the packaging and connecting it, to writing a short program or editing a hello world one, and downloading it, and running it, all in 60 seconds. (I'm not exaggerating : ) it was actually under 60 seconds.

The science interface is a great idea.

How about micro:professor? Since it helps kids to do experiments and makes them all micro-experts in scientific areas. (derived from the TI Little Professor that helped to teach a generation too : ).

There was a Theremin project for the Arduino

Open.Theremin.UNO - The real Theremin on Arduino