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DT Challenge - 7/8 Python - Introduction to Microbit

TLF ID A003611

In this challenge students use the BBC micro:bit as an embedded system to create different pieces of a virtual pet game. Students in the process learn about the micro:bit’s features and can think about how to make their own version of a virtual pet game, or even an entirely new project. Discover how embedded hardware (micro:bit) and software (MicroPython) combine to create digital systems that you can interactive with!





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

7; 8

Learning area
  • Technologies
  • Digital Technologies

Other details

Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: Australian Computing Academy
  • Organization: Australian Computing Academy
  • Description: Author
  • Contributor
  • Name: Australian Computing Academy
  • Organization: Australian Computing Academy
  • Description: Author
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • Publisher
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Publisher
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Downloadable
  • Text
Rights
  • University of Sydney. Creative Commons BY 4.0.