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Micro:bit

What is Micro:bit?

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.

Product manual: https://microbit.org/get-started/user-guide/overview/


Tutorial Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr


For lessons: https://microbit.org/teach/lessons/

    • Bearfoot - Litter Hunt (Ages 7-11)

    • Digital flashcards (Ages 7-11)

    • Getting active (Ages 7-11)

    • Sensory classroom (Ages 11-14)

    • Healthy oceans (Ages 11-16)

    • Helping plants grow (Ages 11-16)


Projects: https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/

    • Beginner:

      • Beating Heart

      • Animated Animals

      • Magic 8-Ball

    • Intermediate:

      • Step Counter

      • Nightlight

      • Jukebox

    • Advanced:

      • Light Alarm

      • Guitar 1 - Touch Tunes

      • Fireflies


Apps can be downloaded for both android and apple. Can be connected to iPads to use an interactive app.

Portions of this work have been made possible through the generous funding by Oracle Giving.

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