Lessons summary
This unit of four lessons is suitable for pupils aged 7-8 years (KS2 Year 3 in England, Grade 2 in the USA). They create nature representations, firstly using art materials and are introduced to computational thinking and programming the LEDs on the BBC micro:bit.
Learning objectives
- can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
- have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve problems
- can evaluate and apply information technology
- are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology
Additional skills
Creative thinking, collaboration, problem-solving.
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
- HEX files
Other resources:
- art materials
- cameras (optional)
- MakeCode editor
- micro:bits (optional)
- paper - large sheets
- student work from previous lesson