micro:bit pilot in California
Along with teachers and partners across California, we co-designed 17 new standards-aligned, interdisciplinary learning activities with the micro:bit.
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Getting started for teachers
Resources to support you with using our standards-aligned, integration resources for elementary classrooms
How to use the flexible resources, including project structure, teacher guides, and pedagogy
How to use the flexible resources, including project structure, teacher guides, and pedagogy
One-page project summary that includes standards alignment & vocabulary
One-page project summary that includes standards alignment & vocabulary
Introduces the basics of what you need to get started teaching with the micro:bit, some practical suggestions and top tips for getting the most from your lesson time.
These first steps will help you get started and ready to teach with the micro:bit
These first steps will help you get started and ready to teach with the micro:bit
All the features of the micro:bit labelled.
Guides and resources to help teachers support students with different needs when using the micro:bit
Guides and resources to help teachers support students with different needs when using the micro:bit
Third grade integration resources (available in English and Spanish)
Differentiated activities designed to supplement your science, math, and literacy curriculum.
Use your species counter program to collect data.
Use the magnetometer and a magnet to make a simple door alarm.
Generate random numbers for practising multiplication and division.
Measure side lengths and calculate the perimeters and areas of rectangles.
Describe a character from a story using different images and sounds.
Create a visual display to emphasise a specific fact.
Fourth grade integration resources (available in English and Spanish)
Engage students in learning computer science concepts with science, math, and literacy.
Investigate energy flow and carry out conductivity tests.
Collect light level data with the energy light meter.
Represent a given rule as an algorithm and test the pattern results.
Take measurements, and calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles.
Collect observation data from the environment and paraphrase it.
Add audio recordings to support the main ideas or themes of a presentation.
Fifth grade integration resources (available in English and Spanish)
Maximize instructional minutes with activities that combine computer science with science, math, and literacy concepts.
Explore light levels at different distances from a light source.
Collect temperature and light data over time.
Randomly select a two-dimensional shape and share its attributes.
Collect data and use it to support a claim.
Randomly generate character, setting, and a problem.
Meet the micro:bit
Introduce the micro:bit to your students with our resources
A sequence of lessons that provide a pathway through six projects, ideal for getting started with the micro:bit. Students develop their use of some core computing concepts by coding and making practical projects including step counters, nightlights, and games.
Introduces a sequence of six projects that are perfect to introduce your learners to coding on the micro:bit using Microsoft MakeCode.
Introduce students to the micro:bit’s features using ready-made projects.
Summary of key computing vocabulary
What can your micro:bit measure?
News
Read more about micro:bit activity in the US.
