Using the BBC Microbit
The BBC Micro:Bit is a pocket-sized powerhouse revolutionizing coding education. With its intuitive interface and versatile capabilities, it serves as an ideal entry point for learners diving into programming and physical computing. Its array of sensors, LEDs, and inputs allows hands-on exploration, enabling users to interact with real-world data and create responsive projects. Whether it's crafting games, measuring environmental conditions, or controlling external devices, the Micro:Bit empowers experimentation. Its user-friendly coding environment, supported by block-based languages like MakeCode and Python, fosters creativity while honing problem-solving skills. Ultimately, the Micro:Bit sparks curiosity, encouraging a generation to innovate through code and tangible outcomes.

The intention of this unit is to provide an introduction to coding hardware, interacting with input and output devices.

Students create a student portfolio showing their coding journey.

The impact of this unit will be measured by the students final portfolio and coding challenges.
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A named piece of memory that holds a value that can be changed when a program runs.
Also called selection, which is a programming construct where a section of code is run only if a condition is met.
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Code that you can use many times, by calling it within the program, rather than writing it out multiple times.
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