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                                                                                                 MICRO:BIT

                              Hello Children, let’s explore Micro:bit,

                              a small device that helps us learn                 The Micro:bit looks like a small,
                              coding in a simple and fun way.                    colourful board  with buttons
                                                                                 and lights.

                      WHAT IS THE MICRO:BIT?

                      The  BBC  micro:bit is  a small, programmable  microcontroller  designed  to  help

                      people learn about coding, electronics and technology. It can be programmed to
                      perform specific tasks, such as displaying lights, responding to button presses or
                      sensing motion.

                      Why is the Micro:bit useful?

                      The micro:bit is useful for many reasons. Some of those are as follows:

                          It allows you to create projects by writing simple computer programs.

                          It helps you learn how computers make decisions and follow instructions.
                          It shows how computers interact with the real world.

                          It builds skills such as problem-solving, logic and creativity.
                          It introduces the basics of programming and electronics.

                      Parts of a Micro:bit

                      Some of the major parts of a micro:bit are as follows:

                           LED Display: The micro:bit has a 5×5 grid of 25 small lights (LEDs). These can
                          display letters, numbers, shapes or even animations.

                          Example: You can make your name scroll across the screen.

                           Buttons A and B: The two front buttons are labelled A and B. You can program
                          them to do different things, like showing a smiley face when Button A is pressed.

                           Sensors: A sensor is a device that  detects  changes in the environment  and
                          converts them into signals or data. The micro:bit includes three main sensors:

                             Accelerometer – Detects movement such as shaking or tilting.
                             Compass (Magnetometer) – Shows the direction (north, south, east, west).

                             Temperature Sensor – Measures the surrounding temperature.

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