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Beginners micro:bit - Blockly

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Technologies
Blockly BBC microbit
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Programming

Get started writing Python programs on the BBC micro:bit using the Blockly visual programming environment.

Beginners micro:bit - Blockly

Our unique mix of introductory notes and fun challenges will get you programming the BBC micro:bit in no time. We explain Blockly and programming concepts behind the code. Best of all, you don't even need a real micro:bit! Use our full micro:bit simulator to learn, explore what the micro:bit can do, or polish your programs before using them.

We also suggest checking out micro:bit Starter - Blockly as an alternative course.

Australian Curriculum v9 Content Descriptions

This course is designed to support your lesson planning. While comprehensive, individual resources may not cover every aspect of a content description. We recommend reviewing each resource to determine how it best fits your teaching objectives.

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This course is free for Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand users.

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Displaying images and text
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Happy micro:bit!
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From micro:bit with love
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Musical notes
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I ❤ micro:bit
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Making decisions with buttons
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Tick tock
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Arrow board
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Smile for the camera!
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ATV controller