Microbits - Lesson 1

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

USB Connector

Input Button 

LED Lights 

Compass & Accelerometer

Battery Socket 

Reset Button 

CPU

makecode.microbit.org

TEACHER NOTE:

Avoid pressing the Download button itself - click three dots and opt to download as file and then save directly to the microbit

Extensions

• Add up to two more expressions
• One for both buttons and one for shaking the microbit 

Quick Task

Scroll a message when you hit either A or B buttons

Make a dice

Using experimentation:

• On shaking the microbit
• show a number that is randomly between 1 and 6

It takes only three bricks (one for each bold statement above)

Solution

How many LEDS does the Microbit have?

1. 15
2. 21
3. 23
4. 25

What is the part within the blue box called?

1. Compass
2. USB Connector
3. CPU
4. LED Lights

What is the part within the blue box called?

1. Input Buttons
2. CPU
3. Compass
4. LED Lights