This course is the second of a three-part series on using the BBC Micro:bit microcontroller in STEM-related activities. This course is aimed at upper primary and secondary teachers interested in designing school-based STEM activities that utilise the Micro:bit. Making use of an array of built-in sensors as well as external add-on sensor modules, simple scientific instruments can be constructed. In making and coding such devices that sense and/or measure real-world phenomena, learners have the opportunity to connect and apply their knowledge in science, technology and mathematics in a meaningful way. Basic familiarity with coding for the Micro:bit would be useful. It would be beneficial if participants can attend the first course in this series beforehand.

1. connect kit-based sensor and display modules to the BBC Micro:bit; and,


2. code applications using Microsoft MakeCode to create simple instruments that can be applied to detect/measure light-level, sound-level, distance, motion, speed of an object and so on.

• Built-in sensors on BBC Micro:bit


• Introduction to external sensor modules for microcontrollers


• Connecting and coding for external sensor modules


• Simple scientific instrument applications with the BBC Micro:bit for STEM learning

*MOE Participants include: MOE Participants & Direct Hires Staff from independent schools, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools