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specific LEDs. This introduces the concept of how grids of LEDs can be

programmed to create different patterns.

• Basic Programming and Logic: Students will use block-based coding
(on platforms like MakeCode) to instruct the micro:bit on which emotion

badge to display. They will learn about programming loops, conditions,
and input/output control as they assign different icons to different

buttons or actions on the micro:bit.

Observations

In the Display Emotion Badges using Micro:bit activity, students will
observe how they can interact with the micro:bit by pressing buttons

or tilting the device, and in response, the micro:bit will display different
emotion icons. They will notice how coding helps automate this process,

making the micro:bit display the appropriate badge when a specific
condition is met (e.g., pressing a button to display a happy face). This

reinforces the idea of how computers take inputs, process information,
and generate outputs.

HELLO! LOL
Application

Emojis in messaging app help you show how No! I YOU

you are feeling without needing to type
words. Instead of saying you are happy, I miss you OMG

sad, or confused, you can simply choose an
emoji, like for happy, for sad, or Cool! Sorry

for thinking. This makes it easier to share
your emotions quickly and adds a personal IDK Wow!

touch to your messages.

Creating a Beating Heart with Micro:bit

You can create a beating heart with Micro:bit. Let's learn how to create
it with the following activity:

Exploring the Micro:bit for Programming 51