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Walking for water

Activity 3 of 3

MakeCode

7-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

In this activity, students learn how some children have a daily walk for water. They then create a step counter to track their own steps.

Key learning:

  • To develop empathy and understanding for others
  • To design and program a step counter using micro:bit
  • To use the step counter and undertake a ‘walking for water’ challenge

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