Microbits - Lesson 1

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

All - Create a simple program "a mood badge", then download and run it on the Microbit

Most  - Create a dice program that includes an algorithm that picks a random number from 1 - 6 , then download and run it on the Microbit.

Some - Create a magic 8 ball independently using the skills learnt during the lesson, then download and run it on the Microbit.

KO - To create a program using a block based programming language then download and run it on the Microbit

USB Connector

Input Button 

LED Lights 

Compass & Accelerometer

Battery Socket 

Reset Button 

CPU

makecode.microbit.org

What is a dice?

How could we program one on the microbit?

How would we use a variable in our code?

Extension - Can you make a magic 8 Ball - that tells your future when you shake it?

You will need to use an if statement from the "Logic" tab to get this to work

It should have 3 possible text Options -

One that says "Yes"

One that says "No"

One that says "Maybe"

Extension - Can you make a magic 8 Ball - that tells your future when you shake it?

You will need to use an if statement from the "Logic" tab to get this to work

It should have 3 possible text Options - 

One that says "Yes"

One that says "No"

One that says "Maybe"

The solution......

Magic 8 Ball Extension

Plenary

How many LEDS does the Microbit have?

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

Code that runs one line after another is known as coding in...

1. Sequence
2. Selection
3. Iteration
4. Recursion

What is the part within the blue box called?

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

What is a variable in programming?

1. An input device.
2. A type of function.
3. A type of loop .
4. A container for storing a value.

What is the part within the blue box called?

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

All - Create a simple program "a mood badge", then download and run it on the Microbit

Most  - Create a dice program that includes an algorithm that picks a random number from 1 - 6 , then download and run it on the Microbit.

Some - Create a magic 8 ball independently using the skills learnt during the lesson, then download and run it on the Microbit.

KO - To create a program using a block based programming language then download and run it on the Microbit

Magic 8 Ball Extension