OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

This lesson provides an introduction to micro:bits and 4 levels of activities to learn about the possibilities of the micro:bit.

Meta description

• Subject Area: Computer Science, Technology
• Grade Level : 6-8
• Computer Science Domains:
  • Computing Systems, Algorithms and Programming
• Computer Science Principles:
  • Collaborating Around Computing, Creating Computational Artifacts, Testing and Refining Computational Artifacts
• Materials:
  • Website, Micro:bit, https://makecode.microbit.org/
• Considerations:
  • Be familiar with the micro:bit, but it beneficial and fun to do the activities along with the students.

Lesson Plan

Overview

This lesson provides an introduction to micro:bits and 4 levels of activities to learn about the possibilities of the micro:bit.

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

What is computer science? Where are have you seen computer science in your world?

OBJECTIVES

Students will learn the basics of a micro:bit Students will apply learn at least 3 functions of a micro:bit. Students will apply what they have learned on the micro:bit to create an original project using at least 2 actions from the micro:bit.

CATCH/HOOK

Level up! Choose your own micro:bit adventure!

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

This lesson provides 4 levels along with learning support to learn the variety of ways to code and use the micro:bit. Each level has a choice of activities for students to choose varying in interest and learning level.

Supplements

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REVIEW

It is a great way for students to learn how to use a micro:bit with a variety of choices.

STANDARDS