A 14 week Introduction to Computer Science course
The lessons follow a format of an introductory activity, an offline/unplugged activity, a micro:bit activity and a project.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Course or tutorial |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Electronic programming boards |
| Keywords | Programming, Visual based programming, BBC microbit, Algorithms, Variables, Iteration, Conditionals, Binary |
| Organisation | Microsoft MakeCode |
| Copyright | 2017 Microsoft. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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