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Microbit: Project Options

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Code & Create

Let's take a moment to write our pseudocode for these activities. Then, we'll write the code in MakeCode for two activities (feel free to try it on your own). You also can get a copy of the hex code--the program--that controls what your micro:bit can do.

Project Options

1. Scroll Your Name
2. Expressions for Robot Head
3. Make Music with Micro:bit (Depends on your ability to read music)
4. Create a Compass (Follow instructions, about 20 minutes)
5. Create a "Dodge the Comets" Video Game

Pick your project and get started! There are even MORE projects in Step 6, so you can try one of those. DO try something in the time you have.

Project Option #1 - Scroll your Name

Create a program that displays your first name once, then flashes a symbol. When you are done, share it to the backchannel (or scan QR code shown right)

Pseudocode for Scroll Your Name

Start with a blank screen
Add command to scroll your first name
Customize code to reflect your first name

Project Option #2 - Expressions

Create a program that displays an expression (e.g. happy/sad face) based on the button the user presses. When you are done, share it to the backchannel (or scan QR code shown right)

Pseudocode for Expressions Activity

Start with a blank screen
Whenever the user presses button A, display a happy face.
Whenever the user presses button B, display a sad face.

Project Option #3 - Make Music with Micro:bit

Create a program that plays "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Hot Cross Buns" (or "Amazing Grace"). You can use the music and handy guide to get started. When you are done, share it to the backchannel (or scan QR code shown right).

Pseudocode

Start with a blank screen
Play audio notes in sequence at the appropriate beats
Include pauses at appropriate moments
Display "THANK YOU!" at the end of the performance

Sample Code

Hot Cross Buns
Amazing Grace (Incomplete)

Hot Cross Buns

Amazing Grace (Incomplete)

Project Option #4 - Create a Compass

Feeling adventurous? Try coding your own compass. When you are done, share it to the backchannel (or scan QR code shown right).

PseudoCode?

If compass degrees are less than 45 degrees or greater than 315, show North ("N")
If compass heading is less than 135 degrees, show East ("E") on micro:bit
If degrees are less than 225, show South ("S")
Otherwise, show West ("W") on micro:bit

Code?

Hint: There's a compass project. Read this blog entry to give you more background. You'll learn more if you try to recreate the code rather than just save the existing code link.

Project Option #4 - Dodge the Comets Video Game

Get your students hooked on making their own video game with micro:bit. Give it a try yourself. When you are done, share it to the backchannel (or scan QR code shown right).

Load the code onto your micro:bit

How would you encourage students to transform this?

Project Option #5 - Making Basic Shapes

Working with younger learners? This is a perfect getting started activity that will get you and your students going with making shapes on the micro:bit. Give it a try yourself. When you are done, share it to the backchannel (or scan QR code shown right).

Explore Other Project Examples

Ready to have fun on your own? Explore other code projects online.

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