First booklet in a series that explores the development of a novelty Santa hat as wearable tech using the BBC Microbit. Suitable for KS3 Computing or Design and Technology. This first 8 page booklet in the series introduces the range of micro:bit sensors, LED matrix, message strings and ends with creating and uploading some code to the micro:bit.

A set of three worksheets designed to provide discussion when leading in to work with the micro:bit. 1. THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) Presents pupils with a range of IOT devices and asks pupils to consider why they are connected to the cloud. 2. WHAT PRODUCTS COULD I USE A MICRO:BIT FOR? asks pupils to respond to a range of micro:bit applications and consider further how these associations could be developed. 3.MICROBIT PARTS A quick exercise for identifying and recording the different parts of a micro:bit.

A 10 question maths based quiz aimed at KS2. Penny Quizzes explore the use of building block based computer games to introduce concepts across the curriculum. This quiz is a PDF version on an online quiz that is part of a subscription service offered by LBo to schools. LBo is the trading name of Laurence Boulter who is an Educational Technology Consultant. The online version of this quiz can be found at https://cutt.ly/LBo-pennyquiz001. However, please be aware that the results service is only available to schools through subscription. Suitable for home learning.