Micro:Bit lessons (Data Handling)

3 Microbit lessons focusing on data handling

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Micro:bit

• Clear lesson objective and a success criteria that can be displayed throughout the lesson
• Introduction of the micro:bit
• Task to create strings with letters numbers and symbols
• Creating images on the micro:bit
• A set of tasks to programme the micro:bit with the buttons
• Extension task to create images on the python editor

Lesson 2: Data Manipulation

• Clear lesson objective and a success criteria that can be displayed throughout the lesson
• Keyword definition starter
• Teacher methodology discussing sensors and how they are used
• Envelope task (statements provided on slide 9)
• Flow chart task
• Using the micro:bit to create a sensor
• Solution provided
• Extension task

Lesson 2: Data Manipulation 3

• Clear lesson objective and a success criteria that can be displayed throughout the lesson
• Starter a discussion or investigation question
• Teacher methodology on microprocessors and how they affect our lives
• Pupils complete a challenge on the micro:bit and a solution is provided
• Extension task available