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Introduction to Physical Computing with micro:bit

The Introduction to Physical Computing with micro:bit is a quarter-long middle school course that uses micro:bit devices to introduce students to physical computing. Students use basic programming concepts to perform tasks using LEDs, buttons, and basic sensors.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
50
Timeframe
Quarter

Course Overview

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MODULES - 3

  • Intro to micro:bit

    Students learn the basics of the micro:bit, such as how to light up and change the brightness of LEDs and how to use variables to write more versatile programs.

  • Program Control with micro:bit

    Students combine control structures, such as if/else statements and loops, with the micro:bit built-in and external sensors to write programs that react to the outside world.

  • Advanced micro:bit

    Students explore all of the capabilities of the micro:bit on their own as they research, explore, and teach their peers about new sensors.


17
Lessons
23
Videos
46
Exercises
5
Challenges
73
Offline Handouts

Demo Programs

Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!

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