Activity 3
Walking for water
Introduction
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.
Learning objectives
- 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
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson slides
- Lesson plan
- HEX file
Other resources:
micro:bits, micro:bit battery packs, paper - large sheets, sticky tape (optional), elastic bands (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Aysha’s story
Walking for water challenge
Step counter algorithm
Coding their step counter
Code available
Walking for water challenge
Evaluating their step counter and challenge
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