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Lesson 2 of 6

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Create a simple animation to learn about sequence and simple loops.

Key learning:

  • Understand that sequence and timing is important when making an animation.
  • Understand that animations create an illusion of movement by showing a sequence of still images.
  • Code the micro:bit to show simple animations on its LED display output.
  • Use loops to make animations run longer using fewer instructions.

Computational thinking:

Algorithms

Programming:

Iteration

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