Lesson 1
Barefoot - wildlife animations, lesson 1
Introduction
In this lesson, pupils familiarise themselves with the micro:bit and identify various components on the device. Pupils examine how to transfer programs to the device and undertake a related unplugged activity. Pupils create their own programs using the predefined images, then go on to create their own images by programming individual LEDs.
Learning objectives
- I can explain what the micro:bit's components do
- I can sequence code within the micro:bit MakeCode editor
- I can design and code images using the micro:bit’s LEDs
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Student handouts
- Barefoot meets micro:bit resource guide
- LKS2 - lesson 1 - unplugged handout
- LKS2 - lessons 1 & 2 - LEDs - blank
- Welsh Barefoot meets micro:bit res guide
- Welsh - LKS2 - lesson 1 - unplugged
- Lesson slides
- LKS2 - Barefoot - Lesson 1
- Welsh - LKS2 - Barefoot - Lesson 1
- Lesson plan
- LKS2 - Barefoot lesson 1 - lesson plan
- Welsh - LKS2 - Barefoot lesson 1 - plan
Other resources:
Pencils
Quick links
Lesson plan
Before you start
Introduction (5 mins)
Our first program (5 mins)
Creating a program (25 mins)
Our own images (15 mins)
Plenary (5 mins)
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment
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