The micro:bit - Course A

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Students get familiar with the micro:bit and learn how to create a basic program that includes icons and customized LEDs.

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micro:bit Parts & Pieces

Downloading to the micro:bit

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Students learn the block coding skills to create their own LED designs on the micro:bit.

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LEDs

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Students learn about programming strings and numbers on the micro:bit.

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Strings

Numbers

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Students learn about different inputs on the micro:bit and how to program them, such as shaking it, pressing a button, and more.

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Buttons

Movement

Touch Sensors

Sound Sensors

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Students learn how to code loops using the "forever" block and the "repeat # times" block on the micro:bit.

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Loops

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Students learn how to program the micro:bit to produce a melody through its output.

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Melodies

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Students learn how to code IF/ELSE statements on the micro:bit using logic blocks.

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If Statements

Else Clauses

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Students learn how to program the micro:bit to act as a compass.

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Compass Arrows

Variables

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