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Building sensory aids

Lesson 4 of 4

MakeCode

11-14 yrs

Students follow their algorithms to program their BBC micro:bit to act as a classroom sensory aid.

Key learning:

  • To follow a design plan to create a classroom sensory aid that meets given criteria
  • To follow an algorithm to create a program using inputs, outputs, iteration and selection
  • To test and debug code and develop solutions to problems that may arise
  • To evaluate the classroom sensory aid effectively
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