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micro:bit can be programmed with JavaScript Blocks editor using a .hex file.
Practise the trick.
Program can then be edited.
To create a magic trick based upon magatisum.
Use the micro:bits to measure real world data.
Hands on programming with a physical device
To support students, step by step guide could be given.
To stretch students ask to write the flowchart, pseudocode and Javascript code.
The students can
Use a the compass to detect a magnetic field
Variable
IF THEN ELSE
Force
Magnetism
Measurement of magnetism
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Teacher led introduction of the task, showing a working solution on a micro:bit.
Algorithm written as flowchart / pseudocode.
Student led investigation of the software and developing programs.
Student to download and test program on micro:bit
Teacher led discussion of the program.
Student led development of the program
via other tasks.
Field strength could be discuss.
Where are magnets used within a computer.
Why magnets can be harmful to a computer