This resource is a scheme of lessons (Unit of Work), 5 lessons that will coach students in programming using the BBC Micro:Bit block language. This language is similar to Scratch and can be found on the Micro:Bit website. It is a great language to get students started and can be useful to help them move onto more complex language in the future.
While this is aimed at Key Stage 3, there are cases where you could teach these lessons to a very top end Year 6 Class if required.
There are 5 lessons in total, each ramping up in difficulty. Each lessons has a section explaining the concept, the learning outcomes and then some development work on the topic at hand. There are multiple challenges for students to complete in each lesson and this will differentiate the students learning outcomes.
The end result will be an independent project where students are required to make a FitBit step counter, which then can be used for data-logging in either Maths or in Excel.
The lessons are well structured and provide example code for students to follow initially, so they will all get something working - This then slowly gets removed allowing them to think.
It is worth noting that no additional resources are required, only the Micro:Bit and computers or tablets if you are using Bluetooth.
Lessons:
Lesson 1 - An introduction to the Micro:Bit
Lesson 2 - Using inputs such as buttons
Lesson 3 - Adjusting brightness and introduction of variables
Lesson 4 - Using the pins to complete the circuit
Lesson 5 - FitBit pedometer challenge
While this is aimed at Key Stage 3, there are cases where you could teach these lessons to a very top end Year 6 Class if required.
There are 5 lessons in total, each ramping up in difficulty. Each lessons has a section explaining the concept, the learning outcomes and then some development work on the topic at hand. There are multiple challenges for students to complete in each lesson and this will differentiate the students learning outcomes.
The end result will be an independent project where students are required to make a FitBit step counter, which then can be used for data-logging in either Maths or in Excel.
The lessons are well structured and provide example code for students to follow initially, so they will all get something working - This then slowly gets removed allowing them to think.
It is worth noting that no additional resources are required, only the Micro:Bit and computers or tablets if you are using Bluetooth.
Lessons:
Lesson 1 - An introduction to the Micro:Bit
Lesson 2 - Using inputs such as buttons
Lesson 3 - Adjusting brightness and introduction of variables
Lesson 4 - Using the pins to complete the circuit
Lesson 5 - FitBit pedometer challenge
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In my view, this resource is not as good as described by the author. I buy a lot of resources from TES and for me this was purchase was poor value for money and a purchase I rather regret making.
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