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Inputs

Lesson 3 of 5

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Pupils experiment with the inputs on the BBC micro:bit and use their knowledge of selection to record their findings in decision boxes.

Key learning:

  • To review outputs
  • To understand what inputs are
  • To use tinkering to find inputs on the BBC micro:bit
  • To represent selection with inputs using decision boxes

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