Sounds, Sensors, and Prototypes

This unit builds on basic block-coding skills to create multimedia, sensor-driven projects and simple physical gadgets. Students will plan with flowcharts, use variables and conditionals, add and test sounds and backdrops, and transfer and validate code on a micro:bit prototype.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze project requirements and produce flowcharts that plan interactive programs incorporating sprites, backdrops, and user inputs
• Apply variables, event-driven blocks, and conditional logic to program sprites and a micro:bit gadget that reads temperature and reports status
• Demonstrate systematic testing, debugging, saving, and sharing workflows, including transferring code to hardware and validating behavior through physical tests
• Evaluate and enhance user-facing design by integrating recorded or library sounds, visual backdrops, and iterative prototyping improvements