BBC MicroBit

Let's Code

MicroBit Website

Challenge 1.  work with a partner to explore the javascript/block editor/emulator and work out how to make a Microbit into a compass.  Remember, we always want the simplest and clearest solutions using as little code as possible.

Answer - do not look yet!

Here is one suggestion for an answer:  https://pxt.microbit.org/64507-00657-95316-40018

Challenge 2.  Create a counter - the sort of thing that cabin crew use to check the number of people on an aircraft.  You must be able to add to the count, take away from the count and reset the count.  Add any other features that might make it work better.

Use this document to share links to your solutions.

Challenge 3.  Use the music blocks to make any sort of sound music player.  What noises can you make?  What purpose could you adapt it to?  Use this document to store the link to your answers and add any notes about what it might be used for.

Challenge 4. (two lessons)  Make a Rock, Paper, Scissors game.  Set a variable to be a random number and if/else block to randomly show a rock or paper or scissors.  Choose what input will show it.  Use a variable to add a counter to keep track of your wins/losses.  You will need these blocks to get started.  How will you start the game. When will you display the score?  At the start of the lesson use this document to record a link to your project.

Choose your Challenge

Explore this page of lesson ideas for something to try and make.  Some of the ideas are very short and simple but you can still give them a go and then move onto another idea.  Use the same sheet as above to store the URL of your project.