Bands: Years 7-8
Duration: 2 weeks (4-6 hours)
Learn about the BBC micro:bit while creating your own virtual pet!
Learn how to program a BBC micro:bit using the Grok micro:bit simulator. Use the MicroPython programming language to make a pet that you can feed and play with.
Discover how embedded hardware (micro:bit) and software (MicroPython) combine to create digital systems that you can interactive with!
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Key concept |
F-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Data representation |
(ACTDIK002) | (ACTDIK008) | (ACTDIK015) | (ACTDIK024) | (ACTDIK035) |
Implementation |
(ACTDIP011) | (ACTDIP020) | (ACTDIP030) | (ACTDIP041) |
A cheatsheet for how to do simple tasks on the micro:bit.
A handy reference for all of the images you can quickly display on your micro:bit!
