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Unit of work

Barefoot - wildlife animations

Computer systems, Programming | MakeCode | 7-11 yrs

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

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These lessons are contributed by Barefoot. If you wish to download the videos for this lesson, please visit the Barefoot website.

Lesson plan

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