Lesson 3
Digital nature representations
Introduction
Pupils are introduced to the BBC micro:bit and how images can be created using the LEDs. They create visual algorithms to plan simple images before writing programs using the MakeCode editor to create their images.
Learning objectives
- To understand that LEDs can be used to create image representations.
- To plan LED image representations.
- To construct programs to display LED image representations with the micro:bit.
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
- HEX file
Other resources:
MakeCode editor, micro:bits (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: micro:bit nature art (5 minutes)
Representing images with LEDs (10 minutes)
Code available
Planning LED images (10 minutes)
Programming LED representations (10 minutes)
Paired programming (15 minutes)
Evaluating images (10 Minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment
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