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Making a conductivity tester

Lesson 4 of 5

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Pupils learn how to use the BBC micro:bit’s pins as inputs. They plan, write, test and debug MakeCode programs to use micro:bits to test the electrical conductivity of materials.

Key learning:

  • To plan, write, test and debug programs
  • To write programs that use selection
  • To write programs that use inputs and output

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