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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Clip blocks together and predict what will happen. Make connections with previous programming interfaces they’ve used, e.g. Scratch.
- Create their own images to make the animation and recognise the difference between ‘on start’ and ‘forever’.
- Recognise blocks they’ve used previously, identifying inputs and outputs used and make predictions about how variables work.
- Choose appropriate blocks to complete the program and attempt the challenges independently.
- Break a program down into smaller steps, suggesting appropriate blocks and match the algorithm to the program.
Suggested prior learning
Programming 1: Music
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Lesson plans
Lesson 1: Tinkering with BBC Micro:bit
Lesson 2: Programming an animation
Lesson 3: Polling program
Lesson 4: Programming a pedometer
Lesson 5: Programming a scoreboard
Key skills
- Decomposing a program without
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Key knowledge
- To know that a
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
animation
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Unit resources
Knowledge Organiser: Computing – Y5 Micro:bit
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display: Programming 2: Micro:bit
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Programming 2: Micro:bit unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken Language – use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas.
Pupils apply their knowledge of spoken language by speculating, hypothesising, and exploring ideas, to help them independently complete microbit lessons by breaking down programs and selecting the appropriate blocks.
Suggested next steps
Programming: Intro to Python
Pupils build on their learning, where they used block-based programming to predict and create animations, to help them use Python commands, loops, and algorithms in their next microbit lesson plan.
