temperature blocks lesson

measure the temperature on the BBC micro:bit.

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Temperature

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Prior learning/place of lesson in scheme of work

Learn how to get the ambient temperature (degree Celsius °C). The temperature is inferred from the the surface temperature of the various chips on the micro:bit. We will be learning how to get the temperature using on shake, local variables, as well as simple commands such as show number.

Documentation

input.temperature()
let x = 0
basic.showNumber(7)
basic.showString("Hello!")
input.onGesture(Gesture.Shake, () => {})

Objectives

learn how to create a variable to store data
learn how to get the ambient temperature (degree Celsius °C). The temperature is inferred from the the surface temperature of the various chips on the micro:bit.
learn how to show a number on the LED screen

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