Before beginning a project pupils can take part in activities to help them be acquainted with their Micro:bits. Shown below are activity ideas for KS1 and KS2 to introduce them to their Micro:bits. Tasks can be adapted for different classes and can be re-used as starters or to elicit knowledge for assessment.

 Purpose 

• A better understanding of the Micro:bit functions will enable the children to begin to manipulate the functions effectively and be part of  more meaningful learning .

KS1- Jumbled labels and definitions. 

Activities 

• Label the Micro:bit
• Match the definitions to the labels.

All you need 

•  Printed pictures of the Micro:bit (back and front)
• Paper, marker pens and glue
• Envelopes of cut up definitions to share out

Example of labelled diagram template

(This could be used to elicit pupil’s current ideas or be used as a starter to recap information.)

Example of definition list

(This could be created with the class and revisited as a starter) 

KS2- Create your own labelled diagram and definitions.

Activity 

•  Pupils create their own diagram using pictures of the Micro:bit

Extension 

•  Writing their own definitions using the BBC Micro:bit website

All you need (Suggested)

•  Printed pictures of the Micro:bit (back and front)
• Paper, marker pens, rulers, coloured pens or pencils, glue, scissors

Example of own labelled diagram and definitions