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Micro:bit Coding & Challenges — Level 2

Learn It → Code It → Build It → Solve It. Twelve intermediate MakeCode missions that continue Intro to Micro:bit.

Grades 3–6Intermediate12 lessons12 missions · about 60 minutes each
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Micro:bit pathway · next step

After Level 2: Micro:bit Inventor Lab — Level 3 (coming soon)

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Micro:bit Coding & Challenges — Level 2

// about this course

The next step in the #smithingifted Micro:bit pathway. Students move from following coding instructions to independently designing, testing, debugging, improving and explaining their programs: variables, compound conditionals, state, probability simulations, coordinate animation, functions, sensors, timing, radio and an independent design project, ending in a multi-stage Coding Escape Challenge.

// what you'll learn

  • Independently plan and design a program
  • Use variables, conditionals, loops and functions appropriately
  • Incorporate sensor inputs and event-driven coding
  • Systematically debug and improve code
  • Interpret data generated by programs
  • Explain and justify programming decisions

// lessons

  1. 01

    Think Like a Programmer: Debug the Micro:bit

    Advanced debugging and algorithmic thinking.

  2. 02

    Variables in Action: Advanced Step Counter

    Variables, counters, comparisons and event handling.

  3. 03

    Decisions, Decisions: Target Game

    If/else decisions, comparison operators and AND/OR logic.

  4. 04

    Logic Lab: Secret Code Device

    Logic, variables, sequences and state management.

  5. 05

    Let Chance Decide: Probability Simulator

    Random numbers, probability and data analysis.

  6. 06

    Mapping the Micro:bit: LED Animation

    Coordinates, patterns, sequence and efficiency.

  7. 07

    Smarter Code: Loops & Functions

    Efficient programming and reusable code.

  8. 08

    Sense the World: Temperature & Light

    Sensors, thresholds and data interpretation.

  9. 09

    Motion Matters: Reaction-Time Game

    Accelerometer input, timing and fairness.

  10. 10

    Micro:bits Talk: Radio Messenger

    Wireless communication and event-driven programming.

  11. 11

    Coding Challenge Lab: Independent Design

    Independent problem-solving and iterative design.

  12. 12

    Final Challenge: Micro:bit Coding Escape Challenge

    Integrated computational thinking.