A project-based introduction to micro:bit programming using MicroPython with instructions to build 16 hands-on micro:bit projects.
- Grades 7+
- Advanced
- Web
Lesson 7 : Maze Madness
MicroPython 101
Time: 45+ minutes
Introduction
Code Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(5 minutes)
Activities
(45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Maze Madness modules on their own:
1. Maze Madness (Document)
2. Detecting Pin Connections (DIY)
3. Creating the Maze (DIY)
4. Testing the Game (DIY)
5. Review
6. Quiz (Multiple-choice)
Extended Activities
(10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
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CCSS-Math:
MP.1
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CCSS-ELA:
6-8.RST.3, 6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7
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CSTA:
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17
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CS CA:
6-8.AP.11, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.15, 6-8.AP.16, 6-8.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:
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
Key stage 3
Pupils should be taught to:
undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users
create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital artefacts for a given audience, with attention to trustworthiness, design and usability
understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting their online identity and privacy; recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct, and know how to report concerns
Class Presentations
These student-facing slide presentations help educators seamlessly run Tynker lessons in a virtual or physical classroom setting.
Each lesson has its own set of slides that introduce the big ideas, suggest unplugged activities, and include a section for each activity module.
While running lesson slides, you can switch back and forth between the activity, the slides, answer keys and other lesson materials.
A sample slide presentation is available for your review. Please log in to view all the class presentations available with your plan..
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Emoji Maker
Lesson 3
Track and Field
Lesson 4
Prime Time
Lesson 5
Temperature Search
Lesson 6
Reflex Master
Lesson 7
Maze Madness
Lesson 8
High Rollers
Lesson 9
Soundboard
Lesson 10
Button Masher
Lesson 11
Dodgeball
Lesson 12
Guess the Word
Lesson 13
Morse Code
Lesson 14
Treasure Hunt
Time: 45+ minutes
Introduction
Code Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Activities (45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Maze Madness modules on their own:
1. Maze Madness (Document)2. Detecting Pin Connections (DIY)
3. Creating the Maze (DIY)
4. Testing the Game (DIY)
5. Review
6. Quiz (Multiple-choice)
Extended Activities (10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
- CCSS-Math: MP.1
- CCSS-ELA: 6-8.RST.3, 6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7
- CSTA: 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17
- CS CA: 6-8.AP.11, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.15, 6-8.AP.16, 6-8.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:Key stage 3
Pupils should be taught to:Class Presentations
These student-facing slide presentations help educators seamlessly run Tynker lessons in a virtual or physical classroom setting.
Each lesson has its own set of slides that introduce the big ideas, suggest unplugged activities, and include a section for each activity module.
While running lesson slides, you can switch back and forth between the activity, the slides, answer keys and other lesson materials.
A sample slide presentation is available for your review. Please log in to view all the class presentations available with your plan..
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Emoji Maker
Lesson 3
Track and Field
Lesson 4
Prime Time
Lesson 5
Temperature Search
Lesson 6
Reflex Master
Lesson 7
Maze Madness
Lesson 8
High Rollers
Lesson 9
Soundboard
Lesson 10
Button Masher
Lesson 11
Dodgeball
Lesson 12
Guess the Word
Lesson 13
Morse Code
Lesson 14
Treasure Hunt