Second in a series of six lessons to introduce the BBC MicroBits and Python programming to Year 7 students.
In this lesson, students are acquainted with variables, if & while statements, through practical work on programming with MicroPython (the Python version that is used with MicroBits).
All activities are fully differentiated by task, students can start easy and go as far as their ability allows.
Notes are included with the slides, which is helpful for non-specialist or cover teachers.
The series of lessons builds up to a mini-project where students have to create a "Harry Potter Sorting Hat" with a MicroBit, but they can also be taught without reference to the project.
The project assessment sheets, as well as a help sheet, are included in the bundle.
All lesson PPTs include clear Learning Objectives.
Requirements for these lessons are:
- A full set of class MicroBits with USB cables
- mu editor installed on student PCs
- MicroBit battery packs for the 'Sorting Hat' project (optional but very useful)
In this lesson, students are acquainted with variables, if & while statements, through practical work on programming with MicroPython (the Python version that is used with MicroBits).
All activities are fully differentiated by task, students can start easy and go as far as their ability allows.
Notes are included with the slides, which is helpful for non-specialist or cover teachers.
The series of lessons builds up to a mini-project where students have to create a "Harry Potter Sorting Hat" with a MicroBit, but they can also be taught without reference to the project.
The project assessment sheets, as well as a help sheet, are included in the bundle.
All lesson PPTs include clear Learning Objectives.
Requirements for these lessons are:
- A full set of class MicroBits with USB cables
- mu editor installed on student PCs
- MicroBit battery packs for the 'Sorting Hat' project (optional but very useful)
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The task was OK. There wasn't much stretch for the assignment, and most students are able to finish it quite quickly. It's an OK lesson to start with if one's OK with updating it.
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