Micro:bit
Micro:bit
This slide collection could serve as a first exploration of micro:bit with your students grades 2 - 12. The slides include some teaching and suggestions for teachers to share with classes, as well as the teaching prompts for what you might look for in supporting students. Below, you will find lots of suggestions and lessons that you could take to your students in order to challenge their thinking and design skills.
Microbit updates for June 2023: https://microbit.org/news/2023-06-20/microsoft-makecode-release-exciting-new-updates/
Other lesson suggestions and resources:
The following links, with the grey background, are all possible with a basic kit of microbit, USB cable and battery packs.
Spot_the_species_activity_slides.pptxSpot_the_species_activity_plan.docxData handling
Computational thinking, Mathematics, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Five lessons aimed at pupils aged 9-10 years. Pupils explore data and the sensors on the BBC micro:bit through a variety of unplugged and programming activities.
Tree_protector_activity_slides.pptxTree Protector Lesson Plan.docxBarefoot - wildlife animations
Computer systems, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Two lessons aimed at pupils aged 7-9. Pupils create icons and animations by programming the micro:bit's LED display and using the forever block and count-controlled loops.
Safe sea turtles presentation.pptxSafe sea turtles activity plan.docxDigital flashcards
Computational thinking, Languages, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Five lessons aimed at pupils aged 7-8 years. Pupils design and program digital flashcards to help them learn a foreign language using the BBC micro:bit.
Getting active
Computational thinking, Programming, Sciences | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Five lessons aimed at pupils aged 10-11. Pupils are introduced to variables and develop different programs using the BBC micro:bit to help families get active.
Design activity presentation.pptxDesign challenge activity.docxNature art
Computational thinking, Digital arts, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
This unit of four lessons is suitable for pupils aged 7-8 years. They create nature representations, firstly using art materials and are introduced to computational thinking and programming the LEDs on the BBC micro:bit.
Anti-poaching-collar.pptxAnti-poaching-collar-activity-plan.docxVolcano animations
Computational thinking, Design & technology, Geography, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Five lessons aimed at pupils aged 8-9 years. Pupils explore animations, developing their computational thinking and use repetition to create volcanic eruption animations using the LEDs on the BBC micro:bit.
Being active
Computational thinking, Computer systems, Design & technology, Digital arts, Global Goals, Physical education, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Three simple projects to learn about the importance of being active to help prevent heart disease and create wearable devices to encourage people to be more active. Design challenges for finding solutions to the Global Goals for sustainable development (SDGs).
Night safety
Computational thinking, Computer systems, Design & technology, Global Goals, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Three simple projects to learn about the importance of road safety at night and create wearable devices to help young people ‘Be Safe: Be Seen!’ Design challenges for finding solutions to the Global Goals for sustainable development (SDGs).
Energy awareness
Computer systems, Global Goals, Mathematics, Programming, Sciences | MakeCode, Python | 7-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14-16 yrs
Gather data about energy use around you using the BBC micro:bit as a simple data logger, then process and analyse the data to make informed decisions about reducing energy usage
Health tech
Computational thinking, Design & technology, Sciences | MakeCode | 11-14 yrs
5 lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years to follow on from the ‘Computing fundamentals’ unit. Students work in teams to design and prototype their own health tech innovation.
Introduction to cryptography
Computational thinking, History, Programming | MakeCode, Python | 11-14 yrs
3 lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years to follow on from the ‘Cyber security unit,’ unit and a good first-introduction to text-based programming. Students are introduced to the fascinating world of cryptography through unplugged and programming activities.
Introduction to cyber security
Computational thinking, Programming, Safety & security | MakeCode | 11-14 yrs
Three lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years introducing cyber security. Students explore the need to create strong passwords before writing algorithms and programs to create their own ‘strong password generator’ using the BBC micro:bit.
Sensory classroom
Computational thinking, Computer systems, Programming | MakeCode | 11-14 yrs
4 lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years. Students explore sensory classrooms and design and create their own sensory learning aids using the BBC micro:bit.
The following activities, with the black background, require a sensor or some external components to use with your microbit. To find out more, or get access to these resources, contact edevries@sd73.bc.ca
Autofarmer_slides.pptxAutofarmer_ Activity Sheet.docxAutofarmer_plan.docxComputing fundamentals
Computational thinking, Computer systems, Programming | MakeCode | 11-14 yrs
6 lessons designed for students aged 11-12 years. Pupils are introduced to the basics of computational thinking, programming and computer systems to ensure a shared level of understanding.
OilSpillCleanerUpper Slides.pptxOilSpillCleanerUpper Lesson Plan.docxMusical micro:bit
Computational thinking, Computer systems, Music, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Five lessons designed for pupils aged 9-10. Pupils compose musical phrases and algorithms before exploring how the BBC micro:bit can be programmed to play music.
Ocean Health Monitor_slides.pptxOcean Health Monitor Lesson plan.docxElectrical conductors
Computational thinking, Computer systems, Design & technology, Programming, Sciences | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs
Five lessons aimed at pupils aged 8-9 years. Pupils develop their understanding of flowchart algorithms, selection, inputs and outputs by programming the BBC micro:bit to make a tester for electrical conductivity.