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Python Intro to micro:bit

School Grok Access required

Created for 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!

Try it out!

Downloadable resources for this challenge

Offline Challenge

Teacher notes

Lesson Plan

Curriculum Concepts

Key concept

F-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
Data representation
(ACTDIK002) (ACTDIK008) (ACTDIK015) (ACTDIK024) (ACTDIK035)
Implementation
(ACTDIP011) (ACTDIP020) (ACTDIP030) (ACTDIP041)

Linked Resources

For Teachers
micro:bit Cheatsheet

A cheatsheet for how to do simple tasks on the micro:bit.

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For Teachers
micro:bit Images Poster

A handy reference for all of the images you can quickly display on your micro:bit!

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Short Course
Blockly Intro to micro:bit

Learn about the BBC micro:bit while creating your own virtual pet!

Try it out! More info