Microbits - Lesson 2

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Microbits - Lesson 2

Where might we find 'Code' ?

KO: To be-able to explain why Microbits are useful in programming.

All

- To be-able to demonstrate knowledge of what microbits are used for.

Most

- To be-able to identify the different coding constructs that are used within microbits.

Some 

- To be-able to use block based programming to create complex programs.

Procedural Programming

Procedural programming is where each line of code is executed one after another. For example, Python, Scratch, Microbits  (Make Code Editor).

What is a 'Microbit'?

What can we do with a 'Microbit'?

Clapping to activate your Microbit

Click here

This program lights you Microbit up when you clap!

Open makecode here

Teleporting Duck

Using the below code, can you send a duck to each other?

Click here

What do you think the 'Radio Set Group' number does?

What happens if you change the number?

Open makecode here

Sending a smile

Click here

This program allow you to send a smile to someone else!

Flappy Bird Game 

Click here

This is a slight step-up in complexity!

Open makecode here

What is a feature that the microbit does not have?

1. WI-FI
2. Bluetooth
3. LED lights
4. Accelerometer

Where can we use a 'Microbit'?