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Microsoft Makecode Curriculum

The Microsoft MakeCode curriculum consists of ten lessons that teach programming concepts using the micro:bit, covering topics such as loops, events, motion detection, and sound. Each lesson includes objectives, activities, key concepts, and assessments, culminating in a capstone project where students apply their knowledge. Additionally, beginner and intermediate projects are provided to reinforce learning through practical applications.

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Microsoft Makecode Curriculum

The Microsoft MakeCode curriculum consists of ten lessons that teach programming concepts using the micro:bit, covering topics such as loops, events, motion detection, and sound. Each lesson includes objectives, activities, key concepts, and assessments, culminating in a capstone project where students apply their knowledge. Additionally, beginner and intermediate projects are provided to reinforce learning through practical applications.

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MICROSOFT MAKECODE CURRICULUM

Lesson 1: Introduction to MakeCode


Objective: Understand the MakeCode interface and create a simple
program.
Activities:
1. Explore the MakeCode editor layout.
2. Program an LED on the micro:bit to display a happy face using
basic blocks.
3. Run and test the code on the simulator.
Key Concepts: Interface navigation, drag-and-drop coding,
simulation.
Assessment:
 Display different emoji patterns on the LED grid.
Lesson 2: Loops and Patterns
Objective: Use loops to create repetitive patterns on the LED grid.
Activities:
1. Explore "repeat" and "forever" loops.
2. Program an animation that cycles through different LED patterns.
Key Concepts: Repetition, timing.
Assessment:
 Create a pattern animation with at least three different designs.
Lesson 3: Events and Interactivity
Objective: Introduce event blocks to make programs interactive.
Activities:
1. Use "on button A pressed" and "on button B pressed" blocks to
trigger actions.
2. Program the micro:bit to display specific icons when buttons are
pressed.
Key Concepts: Events, conditional triggers.
Assessment:
 Create a program where button A shows a sun icon and button B
shows a moon icon.
Lesson 4: Motion Detection
Objective: Use the accelerometer to detect motion and program
responses.
Activities:
1. Program the micro:bit to display a face when tilted in different
directions.
2. Explore shake detection for triggering events.
Key Concepts: Motion sensors, conditionals.
Assessment:
 Create a program that changes the LED display based on tilt
direction.
Lesson 5: Variables and Data Storage
Objective: Introduce variables to store and manipulate data.
Activities:
1. Create a variable to count button presses.
2. Display the count on the LED grid.
Key Concepts: Variables, data tracking.
Assessment:
 Program a counter that increases when button A is pressed and
resets when button B is pressed.
Lesson 6: Basic Game Development
Objective: Combine loops, events, and variables to create a simple
game.
Activities:
1. Design a reaction game where players press a button as quickly
as possible when an LED lights up.
2. Use variables to store reaction times.
Key Concepts: Game loops, timers, variables.
Assessment:
 Present a functional reaction game with clear instructions and
scoring.
Lesson 7: Sound and Music
Objective: Use sound blocks to program simple melodies and sound
effects.
Activities:
1. Explore the "play tone" and "start melody" blocks.
2. Create a short melody that plays when button A is pressed.
Key Concepts: Sound programming, musical notes.
Assessment:
 Program a mini-piano where button presses play different notes.
Lesson 8: Advanced Motion Detection
Objective: Create programs that utilize complex motion inputs.
Activities:
1. Use the accelerometer to create a dice simulator.
2. Display a random number between 1-6 when the micro:bit is
shaken.
Key Concepts: Random number generation, motion inputs.
Assessment:
 Program and test a fully functional dice simulator.
Lesson 9: Communication Between Devices
Objective: Use radio blocks to enable micro:bits to communicate.
Activities:
1. Program one micro:bit to send a message and another to receive
it.
2. Display the received message on the LED grid.
Key Concepts: Radio communication, message handling.
Assessment:
 Build a basic chat system between two micro:bits.
Lesson 10: Capstone Project
Objective: Apply all learned concepts to design and develop a unique
project.
Activities:
1. Brainstorm and plan a project using MakeCode.
2. Examples: A game, an interactive story, or a utility (e.g., step
counter).
3. Students present their projects to the class.
Key Concepts: Integration, problem-solving, creativity.
Assessment:
 Evaluate projects based on functionality, creativity, and use of
learned concepts.

Beginner Projects
1. LED Animation
o Objective: Create a simple animation on the micro:bit’s
LED display.
o Key Concepts: Loops, basic drawing on LED grids.
o Challenge: Create a sequence that resembles a moving
object like a bouncing ball.
2. Virtual Dice
o Objective: Program the micro:bit to roll a random number
(1-6) when shaken.
o Key Concepts: Random number generation, accelerometer
input.
o Challenge: Display custom icons for each number.
3. Step Counter
o Objective: Use the accelerometer to count steps and
display the total on the LED grid.
o Key Concepts: Variables, motion sensors.
o Challenge: Add a reset function with button B.
4. Emoji Creator
o Objective: Create a program where pressing buttons A and
B changes the emoji displayed.
o Key Concepts: Conditional logic, event handling.
o Challenge: Include a random emoji when both buttons are
pressed together.
5. Simple Melody
o Objective: Use sound blocks to program a short,
recognizable tune.
o Key Concepts: Sound programming, timing.
o Challenge: Sync the melody with a simple LED animation.
Intermediate Projects
6. Rock-Paper-Scissors Game
o Objective: Create a game where the micro:bit displays
rock, paper, or scissors randomly.
o Key Concepts: Randomization, loops.
o Challenge: Add a scoring system to track wins and losses.
7. Temperature Monitor
o Objective: Program the micro:bit to measure and display
temperature using its built-in sensor.
o Key Concepts: Input/output data, environmental sensing.
o Challenge: Add alerts for extreme temperatures.
8. Maze Navigator
o Objective: Use the accelerometer to move a sprite through
a maze displayed on the LED grid.
o Key Concepts: Motion sensors, game logic.
o Challenge: Introduce time limits or obstacles.
9. Message Sender
o Objective: Use the radio blocks to send and receive short
messages between two micro:bits.
o Key Concepts: Radio communication, message handling.
o Challenge: Add encryption by scrambling the message.
10. Reaction Time Tester
o Objective: Create a game to measure how quickly a player
can press a button when an LED lights up.
o Key Concepts: Timing, variables.
o Challenge: Display and store the player’s fastest reaction
time.

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