Lesson 5
Evaluating micro:bit music
Introduction
Pupils recap and apply their learning from this unit by undertaking programming challenges. They then consider the information someone would need to make music using a BBC micro:bit, create slides for an explainer presentation and evaluate using the micro:bit for making music.
Learning objectives
- To modify programs to meet given criteria
- To decompose learning from the unit
- To evaluate the micro:bit as a music-making device
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
- HEX files
- starter
- Musical challenges A
- Musical challenges B
Other resources:
MakeCode editor, presentation software, paper - large sheets, printouts of slides, micro:bits (optional), alligator / crocodile clip leads (optional), headphones (optional), speakers (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: Programming challenges (15 minutes)
Creating a guide (35 minutes)
Evaluating musical micro:bit (10 mins)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment
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