MICRO:BIT
The Micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer for kids that you can code, customize and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life.
Setting Up the Micro:bit
1. Set up the Micro:bit hardware.
2. Use one of three coding platforms to tell the Micro:bit what to do with code.
3. Transfer the code from your computer to the Micro:bit.
2. Use one of three coding platforms to tell the Micro:bit what to do with code.
3. Transfer the code from your computer to the Micro:bit.
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Micro:bit Features:
Introducing Students to Micro:bits
Step 1 - Cast the vision. Reinforce why coding is super important to learn in the 21st century.
Computer Science Videos:
Computer Science Videos:
https://www.brainpop.com/technology/computerscience/computerprogramming/
Unplugged Activity:
https://studio.code.org/s/course3/stage/10/puzzle/1
Step 2 - Dazzle a bit. Show them micro:bit and how they will each learn to code it with the Microsoft MakeCode website. https://makecode.microbit.org/
Step 3 - Guide the first steps. Start out on the Microsoft MakeCode micro:bit getting started tutorial. https://makecode.microbit.org/tutorials/getting-started
Step 4 - Let them loose. Have students explore possible projects on the MakeCode website and get them thinking about what they want to do. Student choice! https://makecode.microbit.org/lessons
Step 5 - Challenge them. Pick a project from the MakeCode site to code, create something brand new or try some of the fun projects below.
Step 6 - Watch the wow! happen in your room.
Some Fun Micro:bit Challenges to Check Out:
Micropets https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/csintro/making/project
Micro:bit Lego Exploration https://make.techwillsaveus.com/microbit/activities/lego-exploratio
Soil Moisture Tester https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/ucp-science/soil-moisture
Micro:bit Sorting Hat https://www.101computing.net/bbc-microbit-hogwarts-sorting-hat/
Microsoft 14 Week Introduction to Computer Science https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/csintro
Micro:bit Morse Code Machine https://make.techwillsaveus.com/microbit/activities/micro-morse-phone
Micro:bits to Learn Multiplication Facts - http://brianaspinall.com/coding-to-learn-multiplication-tables-microbit/
Micro:bit Lego Exploration https://make.techwillsaveus.com/microbit/activities/lego-exploratio
Soil Moisture Tester https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/ucp-science/soil-moisture
Micro:bit Sorting Hat https://www.101computing.net/bbc-microbit-hogwarts-sorting-hat/
Microsoft 14 Week Introduction to Computer Science https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/csintro
Micro:bit Morse Code Machine https://make.techwillsaveus.com/microbit/activities/micro-morse-phone
Micro:bits to Learn Multiplication Facts - http://brianaspinall.com/coding-to-learn-multiplication-tables-microbit/
Micro:bits in the Math Class
Have students code a dice on the Micro:bit
https://makecode.microbit.org/lessons/dice-roll/challenges
https://makecode.microbit.org/lessons/dice-roll/challenges
Then have students use their Micro:dice to play a game of skunk.
