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

Answer Key

Module 3: Single LED Puzzle

Module 5: Images Puzzle

Module 6: Faces!

Lesson 2: Light the Way

Course: | iPad Web

  • Shine like Treasure!
  • Using Single LEDs
  • Single LED Puzzle
  • Making Images
  • Images Puzzle
  • Faces!
  • Quiz

Lesson 2 : Light the Way
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 Light the Way modules on their own:

1. Shine like Treasure! (Introduction)
2. Using Single LEDs (Introduction)
2. Using Single LEDs (Introduction)
2. Using Single LEDs (Introduction)
2. Using Single LEDs (Introduction)
2. Using Single LEDs (Introduction)
7. 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