ACTIVITIES:

LESSON RESOURCES:

• MICROBIT WORKSHEETS

OBJECTIVE:

• Understand the basic concept of binary numbers.

• Learn how to convert binary numbers to decimal.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Read about Binary Numbers:

   • Use the Oak National Academy lesson on binary numbers to introduce the concept and explain how binary numbers work.

2. Interactive Game: Transum Binary Lights:

   • Students will use the Transum Binary Lights game to visualize and practice converting binary numbers to decimal.

3. Interactive Game: Cisco Binary Game:

   • If students finish early, they can play the Cisco Binary Game to further reinforce their understanding of binary numbers.

4. Class Activity: Binary Bonanza:

   • As a final exercise, students will take turns on the board playing Binary Bonanza, converting binary numbers to decimal in a fun and competitive way.

LESSON RESOURCES:

• Oak National Academy: Binary Numbers

• Transum Binary Lights

• Cisco Binary Game

• Binary Bonanza

OBJECTIVE:

• Understand the basic concept of hexadecimal numbers.

• Learn how to convert between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbers.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Read about Hexadecimal Numbers:

   • Use the Oak National Academy lesson on hexadecimal numbers to introduce the concept and explain how hexadecimal numbers work.

2. Interactive Game: Hexadecimal Memory Game:

   • Create a memory game where students match binary and hexadecimal equivalents to reinforce their understanding of both systems.

3. Hexadecimal Colours:

   • Introduce hexadecimal colour codes and let students experiment with creating different colours using hex values. They can use an online colour picker tool to see how different hex values correspond to colours.

4. Class Activity: Hexadecimal Conversion Practice:

   • Students will practice converting between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbers on the board, taking turns to solve problems and explain their reasoning.

LESSON RESOURCES:

• Oak National Academy: Hexadecimal Numbers

• Hexadecimal Color Picker

• https://www.wisc-online.com/arcade/games/computer-science/foundational-it-skills/2169/hexadecimal-bee-game

OBJECTIVE:

• Understand the basic concepts of logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR).

• Learn how to create and interpret truth tables for different logic gates.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Read about Logic Gates:

   • Use the Oak National Academy lesson on logic gates to introduce the different types of gates and their functions.

2. Interactive Tool: Logic Gate Simulator:

   • Students will use an online logic gate simulator to experiment with different gates and see how they work in real-time. They can create simple circuits and observe the outputs based on different inputs.

3. Logic Gates Match-Up:

   • Create a match-up activity where students pair logic gate symbols with their corresponding truth tables. This will help reinforce their understanding of how each gate operates.

4. Hands-On Project: littleBits Logic Modules:

   • If available, use littleBits logic modules to create hands-on projects where students combine various inputs to achieve desired outputs. This will provide a tangible way to understand the concepts.

LESSON RESOURCES:

• Oak National Academy: Logic Gates

• Logic Gate Simulator

OBJECTIVE:

• Understand the basic concepts of logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR).

• Learn how to create and interpret truth tables for different logic gates.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Read about Logic Gates:

   • Use the Oak National Academy lesson on logic gates to introduce the different types of gates and their functions.

2. Interactive Tool: Logic Gate Simulator:

   • Students will use an online logic gate simulator to experiment with different gates and see how they work in real-time. They can create simple circuits and observe the outputs based on different inputs.

3. Logic Gates Match-Up:

   • Create a match-up activity where students pair logic gate symbols with their corresponding truth tables. This will help reinforce their understanding of how each gate operates.

4. Hands-On Project: littleBits Logic Modules:

   • If available, use littleBits logic modules to create hands-on projects where students combine various inputs to achieve desired outputs. This will provide a tangible way to understand the concepts.

LESSON RESOURCES:

• Oak National Academy: Logic Gates

• Logic Gate Simulator

OBJECTIVE:

• Understand the basic concepts of logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR).

• Learn how to create and interpret truth tables for different logic gates.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Read about Logic Gates:

   • Use the Oak National Academy lesson on logic gates to introduce the different types of gates and their functions.

2. Interactive Tool: Logic Gate Simulator:

   • Students will use an online logic gate simulator to experiment with different gates and see how they work in real-time. They can create simple circuits and observe the outputs based on different inputs.

3. Logic Gates Match-Up:

   • Create a match-up activity where students pair logic gate symbols with their corresponding truth tables. This will help reinforce their understanding of how each gate operates.

4. Hands-On Project: littleBits Logic Modules:

   • If available, use littleBits logic modules to create hands-on projects where students combine various inputs to achieve desired outputs. This will provide a tangible way to understand the concepts.

LESSON RESOURCES:

• Oak National Academy: Logic Gates

• Logic Gate Simulator

OBJECTIVE:

• Understand the basic concepts of logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR).

• Learn how to create and interpret truth tables for different logic gates.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Read about Logic Gates:

   • Use the Oak National Academy lesson on logic gates to introduce the different types of gates and their functions.

2. Interactive Tool: Logic Gate Simulator:

   • Students will use an online logic gate simulator to experiment with different gates and see how they work in real-time. They can create simple circuits and observe the outputs based on different inputs.

3. Logic Gates Match-Up:

   • Create a match-up activity where students pair logic gate symbols with their corresponding truth tables. This will help reinforce their understanding of how each gate operates.

4. Hands-On Project: littleBits Logic Modules:

   • If available, use littleBits logic modules to create hands-on projects where students combine various inputs to achieve desired outputs. This will provide a tangible way to understand the concepts.

LESSON RESOURCES:

• Oak National Academy: Logic Gates

• Logic Gate Simulator