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a spin the BBC micro:bit game with the input on shake.
Topic
If (Conditionals)
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Class
Year 7
Prior learning/place of lesson in scheme of work
Learn how to use an if statement if condition do to run code run code depending on whether a condition is true or not. We will be learning how to create a die with if statements, input on shake, a local variable, assignment operator, math random as well as simple commands such as plot image.
Documentation
- on shake : read more...
- variable : read more...
- assignment operator : read more...
- math random : read more...
- If : read more...
- show LEDs : read more...
Objectives
- learn how to run code when the BBC micro:bit is shaken, when running code in the web browser, moving the mouse quickly simulates shaking
- learn how to create a local variable as a place where you can store and retrieve data
- learn how the assignment operator is used to declare a new local variable
- learn how to declare a new local variable or update the value of a variable
- learn how to return a random number
- learn how to conditionally run code depending on whether a condition is true or not
- learn how to show an image on the LED screen
Progression Pathways / Computational Thinking Framework
Algorithms
- Designs solutions (algorithms) that use repetition and two-way selection, ie if, then and else.(AL)
- Uses logical reasoning to predict outputs, showing an awareness of inputs (AL)
- Designs solutions by decomposing a problem and creates a sub-solution for each of these parts. (DE) (AL) (AB)
- Represents solutions using a structured notation (AL) (AB)
Programming & Development
- Creates programs that implement algorithms to achieve given goals (AL)
- Declares and assigns variables(AB)
- Understands the difference between, and appropriately uses if and if, then and else statements(AL)
- Uses a range of operators and expressions e.g. Boolean, and applies them in the context of program control. (AL)
- Selects the appropriate data types(AL) (AB
Data & Data Representation
- Understands the difference between data and information(AB)
- Uses filters or can perform single criteria searches for information.(AL)
- Performs more complex searches for information e.g. using Boolean and relational operators(AL) (GE) (EV)
- Defines data types: real numbers and Boolean (AB)
Hardware & Processing
- Knows that computers collect data from various input devices, including sensors and application software (AB)
- Demonstrates responsible use of technologies and online services, and knows a range of ways to report concerns Understands how search engines rank search results (AL)
Information Technology
- Makes appropriate improvements to solutions based on feedback received, and can comment on the success of the solution (EV)
- Makes judgements about digital content when evaluating and repurposing it for a given audience (EV) (GE)
- Recognises ethical issues surrounding the application of information technology beyond school.
Computational Thinking Concept: AB = Abstraction; DE = Decomposition; AL = Algorithmic Thinking; EV = Evaluation; GE = Generalisation
Activity
Extended Activity
- time: 20 min.
- challenges
Homework
- Extended Activity: challenges