The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a UK-based not for profit organisation. The micro:bit is an affordable pocket-sized computer designed for children's learning. 20 million
children are learning with the micro:bit worldwide with 4.5 million micro:bit devices in 60 countries.
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a UK-based not for profit organisation. The micro:bit is an affordable pocket-sized computer designed for children's learning. 20 million
children are learning with the micro:bit worldwide with 4.5 million micro:bit devices in 60 countries.
In this unit of 4 art and computing lessons for KS2 Year 3 in England (ages 7-8) pupils create nature representations, firstly using art materials and are introduced to computational thinking and programming the LEDs on the micro:bit.
Learning objectives
can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve problems
can evaluate and apply information technology
are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology
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Additional skills
Creative thinking, collaboration, problem-solving.
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Included resources
Lesson plan Word docs
Lesson slides PowerPoint
Student handouts
Sample micro:bit code files
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England KS2 computing curriculum links
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
use sequence in programs; work with outputs
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England KS2 art and design curriculum links
improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpting with a range of materials
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Code.org CS Fundamentals links
Courses A and B
Concepts included:
computational thinking
algorithms
programming
sequencing
events
debugging