micro:bit 101
A hands-on, project-based introduction to coding micro:bit programming using Tynker Blocks with instructions to build 16 unique micro:bit projects.
- GRADES 3-5
- INTERMEDIATE
- WEB IPAD
Lesson 1 : Ahoy!
micro:bit 101
Time: 45+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(5 minutes)
Activities
(45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Ahoy! modules on their own:
1. Ahoy micro:bit! (Introduction)
2. Front of the Board (Introduction)
2. Front of the Board (Introduction)
2. Front of the Board (Introduction)
3. Back of the Board (Introduction)
6. Quiz (Multiple-choice)
Extended Activities
(10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
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CCSS-Math:
MP.1, MP.2, MP.4
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CCSS-ELA:
RF.3.4, RF.4.4, RF.5.4 RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A, RF.5.4.A
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CSTA:
1B‑AP‑11, 1B‑AP‑12, 1B‑AP‑15
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CS CA:
3‑5.AP.13, 3‑5.AP.14, 3‑5.AP.17
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ISTE:
1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 6.b
U.K. Standards
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
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design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
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use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
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understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
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use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact
Time: 45+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Activities (45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Ahoy! modules on their own:
1. Ahoy micro:bit! (Introduction)2. Front of the Board (Introduction)
2. Front of the Board (Introduction)
2. Front of the Board (Introduction)
3. Back of the Board (Introduction)
6. Quiz (Multiple-choice)
Extended Activities (10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
- CCSS-Math: MP.1, MP.2, MP.4
- CCSS-ELA: RF.3.4, RF.4.4, RF.5.4 RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A, RF.5.4.A
- CSTA: 1B‑AP‑11, 1B‑AP‑12, 1B‑AP‑15
- CS CA: 3‑5.AP.13, 3‑5.AP.14, 3‑5.AP.17
- ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 6.b
U.K. Standards
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:- design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
- use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
- understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
- use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact