Students get familiar with the micro:bit and learn how to create a basic program that includes icons and customized LEDs.
micro:bit Parts & Pieces
Downloading to the micro:bit
Students learn the block coding skills to create their own LED designs on the micro:bit.
LEDs
Students learn about programming strings and numbers on the micro:bit.
Strings
Numbers
Students learn about different inputs on the micro:bit and how to program them, such as shaking it, pressing a button, and more.
Buttons
Movement
Touch Sensors
Sound Sensors
Students learn how to code loops using the “forever” block and the “repeat # times” block on the micro:bit.
Loops
Students learn how to program the micro:bit to produce a melody through its output.
Melodies
Students learn how to code IF/ELSE statements on the micro:bit using logic blocks.
If Statements
Else Clauses
Students learn how to program the micro:bit to act as a compass.
Compass Arrows
Variables