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Introduction to Physical Computing with micro:bit

Description

In this lesson, students will learn why and how breadboards are used to build more complex circuits. They will experiment with different built-in Gestures and will use all of the concepts they’ve learned up to this point to complete their first larger projects- a digital watch and an Inchworm.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Use control structures to develop readable, concise, and effective programs
  • Use breadboards to build more complex circuits
Description

In this lesson, students will research, develop, and present a lesson to their peers on the use of a new sensor with their micro:bit devices.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Research how to use a new sensor with their micro:bit devices
  • Develop and present a lesson to their peers instructing them on how to use a new sensor in their programs
Description

Students will get a chance to follow instructions written by someone they’ve never met to replicate a project in this lesson. They will then evaluate and improve these directions to make them more effective for a target audience.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Follow step-by-step instructions to build complex circuits using breadboards
  • Evaluate the clarity and effectiveness of given instructions
  • Improve directions to more effectively serve a specific audience
Description

In this final lesson, students will put together all of the concepts learned throughout the course to create a project of their choice. They will work individually, or with partners or groups to creatively develop a program of their choosing.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Synthesize concepts and skills learned in the course to create their own final project
  • Scope their project (eliminate features that aren’t necessary) so that it fits in the timeframe allotted
  • Present their project to their classmates and talk about how the project was developed