Microbit programming

Creating a program for their microbit 'pets'. Their program must include noise, pictures and words/phrases

Author: Sandra Joslin
Subjects: Art, Computer Science, Engineering, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Technology
Grade Level: 3-5
CS Domains: Computing Systems, Algorithms and Programming
CS Principles: Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Recognizing and Defining Computational Problems, Developing and Using Abstractions, Creating Computational Artifacts, Communicating About Computing
Materials: Micro:bit, computer
Tags: Robotics, micro:bit

OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

Creating a program for their microbit ‘pets’. Their program must include noise, pictures and words/phrases

Meta description

  • Subject Area: Computer Science, Science, Reading/Language Arts, Technology, Engineering, Art
  • Grade Level : 3-5
  • Computer Science Domains:
    • Computing Systems, Algorithms and Programming
  • Computer Science Principles:
    • Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Recognizing and Defining Computational Problems, Developing and Using Abstractions, Creating Computational Artifacts, Communicating About Computing
  • Materials:
    • Micro:bit, computer
  • Considerations:
    • How to code in microbits

Lesson Plan

Overview

Creating a program for their microbit ‘pets’. Their program must include noise, pictures and words/phrases

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

What is a robot?

OBJECTIVES

Program a microbit to perform various tasks.

CATCH/HOOK

Microbit pets!

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

Program a microbit

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REVIEW

It is an outcome based project, students’ microbit should perform 4 functions.

STANDARDS

TypeListing
CS DomainsComputing Systems, Algorithms and Programming
CS PrinciplesFostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Recognizing and Defining Computational Problems, Developing and Using Abstractions, Creating Computational Artifacts, Communicating About Computing
Other Content Standards1.b create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 6.c communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. 6.b create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.