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Illustration of micro:bit CreateAI themes: clapping hands, graph lines, a MakeCode AI code block that shows a heart icon. The code block is being transferred to a micro:bit which also shows the heart. In white on a green background. Graph lines are blue and red and the micro:bit's LEDs are red.
Illustration of micro:bit CreateAI themes: clapping hands, graph lines, a MakeCode AI code block that shows a heart icon. The code block is being transferred to a micro:bit which also shows the heart. In white on a green background. Graph lines are blue and red and the micro:bit's LEDs are red.

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Guides and videos to take you from first use to confident coder, creating your own micro:bit magic.

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From beginner to confident user and beyond

We help you pick the programming tool that's right for you, from block coding to text-based programming with Python.

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micro:bit classroom for teachers

Making coding lessons more productive

Manage whole class coding lessons in minutes. Distribute code to your class, save and resume students’ work, all without the need to register an account.

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Lesson resources for teachers

Planning and teaching with the micro:bit

Primary ages 7-11

Complete, editable computing units of work and resources with cross-curricular links for art, science, geography and more, curriculum-linked to England KS2 and Code.org elementary CS Fundamentals.

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Secondary ages 11-14

Units of work with downloadable, editable resources covering computing fundamentals through to cyber security, cryptography and creative design projects, curriculum-linked to England KS3.

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Features in depth

Discover the power of the micro:bit

How does the BBC micro:bit work? It's packed with inputs, outputs, sensors and radio communication features.

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Creative projects

Get coding and change the world!

Transform your micro:bit with quick Make It: Code It projects.
Transform your world with problem-solving activities and the do your :bit challenge.

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  • Saving sea creatures

    Two simple projects to learn about the threats faced by fish and sea turtles and how technology can help them survive and promote bio-diversity. Design challenges for finding solutions to the Global Goals for sustainable development (SDGs).

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  • Protecting animals on land

    Two simple activities exploring how technology can be used to protect biodiversity in your neighbourhood and the wider world using the BBC micro:bit. Design challenges for finding solutions to the Global Goals for sustainable development (SDGs).

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  • Healthy oceans

    Two longer, advanced projects to explore how wireless networks, smart materials and algorithms can help keep our oceans clean. Design challenges for finding solutions to the Global Goals for sustainable development (SDGs).

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