Programming in Micro:Python (2024)
A way to start programming in Python without it being too scary. The focus is on the use of sensors of various types.
1 – The block editor
Revisit the four key programming ideas from other units. And creating a shared report.
Ways to write algorithms – I use this more with year 7 but it might be helpful to use here as well
> The microbit block editor – use this link to get to the editor
Block editor challenges (2025):
Block editor assessment (2025):
Assessment 2025 (to print)
2 – The Python editor
Begin to program using micro:python and revisit repetition.
> The Python editor – use this link to get to the editor
3 – Pressing buttons
Using selection.
4 – Counting with buttons
Using variables and selection.
5/6 – Sensors
The basic temperature and light sensor first:
And then the tiltmeter:
Tiltmeter questions – this can be used for an assessment to test understanding
7 – Using sound
Some resources I rarely use to show how sound can be used:
Slides from class – how to play basic sounds
Writing melodies – much more complex
The report
A way of assessing this.