KS3 Micro:bit Programming Unit Lessons

A set of 6 full lessons for KS3 (Year 8 /Year 9) on Microbit Programming.

Lessons include:
Lesson 1 - Introduction into Microbit. Introduction to the different code blocks you can use in the BBC Microbit Make Code. Creating a board game using Microbits.
Lesson 2 & 3 - Algorithms & Flowcharts, Understand how to program pins on a Micro:bit, Be able to create a fully functional traffic light program using a Micro:bit, crocodile cables and LED’s. Programming Challenges - Traffic Light (Easy), Traffic Light (Intermediate), Lighthouse Light (Hard), Formula One Start Lights (Expert).
Lesson 4 - Car Technology & Self Driving Cars, Understand how to program pins on a Micro: bit, Create a fully functional circuit for car indicators.
Lesson 5 - Wearable Technology, Understand how to program the accelerometer and use variables on the Micro: bit, Create a fully functional step counter. Programming Challenges - Thermometer, Stepometer, Stop Watch.
Lesson 6 - Digital Clocks, Understand how to use variables on the Micro: bit, Create a fully functional digital clock, Understand what level we have worked at for this unit, Complete an evaluation on this unit.

Lessons include:
Teacher Slides PowerPoint
Student Activities & Worksheets (Word Documents)
Starter & Plenary Tasks (Word Documents or in Teacher Slides Powerpoint)
Extension Tasks (Word Documents)