Create a travel information system
Develop a programmable information system for users of the London Underground
This is one of a series of resources to support the use of the BBC micro:bit in Design and Technology lessons.
The London Underground is one of the busiest public transport systems in the world. It is used for over 1.2 billion journeys a year. Passengers need up to date information when using it so that they can plan their journeys well.
In this unit, learners will use the BBC micro:bit to develop a prototype for a programmable information system for users of the London Underground.
Activity info, teachers' notes and curriculum links
In this activity, learners will develop their programmable system using the BBC micro:bit.
The activity sheet includes teachers' notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Vidéo
Transport displays
Watch at IET.tvDownloads
- Activity overview - Create a travel information system activity description, teachers' notes and curriculum links
- Presentation - Program your information device to help London Underground travellers
- Handout - Programming the transport system - student handout with example programs
- Hex programming file - Example programming file using the MakeCode editor
- Py programming file - Example programming file using the Python editor
