Term 2 Science
Term 2 Science
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Coding with Micro:bit
Coding with Micro:bit
Lesson 9 – representing data with micro:bits Week 2
Lesson 9 – representing data with micro:bits Week 2
In this lesson, students apply their understanding of binary code by programming a micro:bit to
In this lesson, students apply their understanding of binary code by programming a micro:bit to
display patterns that represent data digitally.
display patterns that represent data digitally.
Prior learning:
Prior learning:
• explore how and why data can be represented as binary code and in other forms
• explore how and why data can be represented as binary code and in other forms
• use notes, diagrams, flowcharts and annotations to support understanding and explain
• use notes, diagrams, flowcharts and annotations to support understanding and explain
processes
processes
Lesson preparation: explore and bookmark Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit. This is an
Lesson preparation: explore and bookmark Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit. This is an
important landing page for micro:bit coding, including tutorials and starting new projects.
important landing page for micro:bit coding, including tutorials and starting new projects.
Review Getting started and watch Introduction to the BBC micro:bit (2:09).
Review Getting started and watch Introduction to the BBC micro:bit (2:09).
Read through: Name badge tutorial and Flashing Heart tutorial.
Read through: Name badge tutorial and Flashing Heart tutorial.
Key vocabulary: binary, code, bit, data, representation, micro:bit, simulator, algorithm, visual
Key vocabulary: binary, code, bit, data, representation, micro:bit, simulator, algorithm, visual
program, LED, value, input, output
program, LED, value, input, output
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