Lesson 3
Inputs
Introduction
Pupils experiment with the inputs on the BBC micro:bit and use their knowledge of selection to record their findings in decision boxes.
Learning objectives
- To review outputs
- To understand what inputs are
- To use tinkering to find inputs on the BBC micro:bit
- To represent selection with inputs using decision boxes
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- HEX files
- changing faces
- input support
- extending inputs
Other resources:
MakeCode editor, printouts of slides, micro:bits (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: Introducing inputs (15 minutes)
Code available
Exploring inputs (30 minutes)
Reviewing inputs (15 minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Code available
Opportunities for assessment
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