• Using micro bit, I created a firework and feel goal like animation. Because I missed July and fireworks, I made a firework animation. I also added the goal animation to make the project more engaging. It was a fun way to recreate those summer memories. 

• During this process, I learned how to create a firework animation. I practiced the steps several times to understand each part. I figured out how to control the timing and colors. Now I feel more confident making my own firework effects.

• The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project connects to Global Collaborator because I am sharing my work with people beyond my classroom. By posting or presenting my project online, I can reach a wider audience from different places. This shows that I am using technology to collaborate and communicate with the world.

• A challenge I overcame on this project was not knowing how to make the finished product look neat instead of sloppy. I solved this by carefully exploring all the coding options available. I tested different blocks and features to see what they did and how they changed my project. This helped me decide what to use in my code and where to place each block to make it look cleaner and more organized.

• Given the chance to do this again, I would change how repetitive I made my project. I would make it less repetitive so it could show more of what is possible with micro:bits. Right now, it does not really show all the different features and ideas you can use. Extending the project would let me include more examples and make it more impressive.

• Hastings High School’s Career and Technical Education program offers Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, and Marketing. My project connects to the Computer Programming CTE program at Hastings High School. It involves writing and testing code, which is a key part of computer programming. By planning, debugging, and improving my program, I am practicing the same skills used in real programming careers.

• My project connects to careers as a robotics programmer because I wrote code to control what happens. I also had to fix the code when things did not go as planned. This is similar to what robotics programmers do when they test and debug programs for robots. By solving these problems, I practiced real-world programming and problem-solving skills.

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