🧑‍🏫 BBC Teaching Resources

• Part 3: Mission Hack - It's the final mission! Click here to get hacking and infiltrate the Dalek spaceship.
• The Next Gen - Classroom resources, teacher support, articles, interviews, videos and more for the BBC micro:bit Next Gen Campaign.
• BBC micro:bit playground survey - An an exciting investigation inviting school children from across the UK to survey their playground in a engaging whole class activity.
• Welcome to the micro:bit - Live Lesson - Learn how to create games, animations and robots using simple code.
• Doctor Who and the micro:bit - Live Lesson - The BBC micro:bit will be put to the test at the controls of the TARDIS in this special BBC Live Lesson in collaboration with the team behind Doctor Who.
• Strictly micro:bit - Live Lessons - The full BBC Live Lesson exploring the basics of coding, with help from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing and the BBC micro:bit.
• micro:bit: Mission to Mars - Live Lesson - Reach for the stars with our latest Live Lesson on the BBC micro:bit, which investigates how computer science can be used to aid man's exploration of space.

🎥 Conference Talks

• microbit.org Lessons - Curriculum-linked units of work and design challenges for planning and teaching computing in primary and secondary schools.
• Microsoft 14 Week Curriculum - Targeted to middle school grades 6-8 (ages 11-14). It is also written for teachers who may not have a Computer Science background, or may be teaching an "Intro to CS" for the 1st time.
• Code Club micro:bit projects
• Raspberry Pi Foundation micro:bit Project Path - BBC micro:bit Projects that focus on wellbeing, including topics like mental health, relaxation, and exercise.
• IET micro:bit case studies - Booklets and video content to bring a variety of real-life applications of the micro:bit to life in your classroom.
• 101 Computing BBC micro:bit category - Computing challenges with the micro:bit to boost your programming skills or spice up your teaching of computer science.
• micro:bit of Things - Notes on micro:bit project ideas for Key Stage 2 and 3.
• Year 7 micro:bit lessons - Lessons used to introduce students to the micro:bit and Python.
• UCL’s BBC micro:bit Tutorials - Tutorial sheets that introduce micro:bit features with practical examples provided to invite students to design solutions to problems.
• BBC micro:bit and Kodu Interact - Kodu is a visual programming language made specifically for creating games and allow interaction with the micro:bit.
• Build A Robot Wars Buggy - This fun learning resource has been put together to provide teachers with an all in one design & technology challenge that you can set for your students.
• Kitronik Inventors Kit Resources - A a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the micro:bit. Includes 12 experiments using LEDs, motors, LDRs and capacitors.
• CLOQQ Activities - ([more](https://cloqq.com/tecnologia?id=14777677)) Activities with different difficulty levels, target age, and duration.
• First steps in using micro:bits with PCs - This very comprehensive article explores ways in which the micro:bit can send data via USB cable or wirelessly to PC applications.
• Science Experiment Lessons - Geared for students in middle and early high school, these Science Experiment lessons are designed help gain a greater understanding of the forces and behaviour of the physical world.
• micro:bit Basics for Teachers - ([Part 2](https://www.hackster.io/monica/micro-bit-basics-for-teachers-part-2-javascript-blocks-6eaed5), [Part 3](https://www.hackster.io/monica/micro-bit-basics-for-teachers-part-3-micropython-c3fde0)) - Are you a teacher who wants to use micro:bit in your classroom, but doesn't know where to start? We'll show you how!
• Pimoroni Education - Educational resources with the micro:bit from Pimoroni.
• Arm School Program Resources for Schools - A suite of teaching and learning resources to help teachers deliver engaging and inspirational lessons in Computing (K-12).
• NCCE KS2 Sensing movement - Final KS2 programming unit that brings together elements of all previously covered programming constructs in a different, but familiar environment, with the micro:bit.
• NCCE KS3 Physical computing - This unit applies and enhances the learners’ programming skills in a new engaging context: physical computing, using the BBC micro:bit.
• Remote Learning with micro:bit - Webinar showing how to remotely teach students all about micro:bit in less than one hour.
• Coding with micro:bit video series for teachers - Videos series resource for teachers and students with an introduction to coding with micro:bit to build inventions and make creations integrating LEDs, motors, servos and speakers.
• DreamSpace TV - Lessons to bring students, in school or at home, on a STEAM learning journey with a focus on computational thinking, creativity & problem-solving.
• Scratch+micro:bit - This activity combines storytelling, coding, and making to engage in physical tinkering while helping to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds with micro:bit.
• PC micro:bit MicroPython - Lessons to help you code your micro:bit using MicroPython.
• Barefoot meets micro:bit - Barefoot Computing latest set of resources, teamed up with the Micro:bit Foundation, to create three activities with an outdoors theme and making cross-curricular links to science.
• Intermediate Coding with micro:bit - CS in Schools materials with micro:bit designed to help teachers confidently deliver a fun, engaging, and industry-relevant programme.
• Code.org micro:bit Curriculum - Code.org has partnered with the Micro:bit Educational Foundation to offer teachers several resources on using the BBC micro:bit device.
• Sustainable Computing - BBC micro:bit projects combining physical construction, coding, and environmental awareness to engage students in understanding the nature of the world around them.
• Out Of This World - Combine BBC micro:bit coding concepts with practical applications, demonstrate the relevance of coding in various scenarios, and address the specific needs of astronauts with this set of activities.
• Mr Morrison's micro:bit Lessons - Starter lessons, beyond the basics, and data & sustainability, with lesson plans, worksheets, and videos.
• Oak National Academy Resources - Key stage 2 computing resources on sensing the world with the BBC micro:bit.
• Scratch+micro:bit - This activity combines storytelling, coding, and making to engage in physical tinkering while helping to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds with micro:bit.
• Learn micro:bit - Code and materials for learning to program with the BBC micro:bit.
• First steps in using micro:bits with PCs - This very comprehensive article explores ways in which the micro:bit can send data via USB cable or wirelessly to PC applications.
• micro:bit Lessons - Basic lessons on Python programming with a BBC micro:bit.
• Coding with micro:bit video series for teachers - Videos series resource for teachers and students with an introduction to coding with micro:bit to build inventions and make creations integrating LEDs, motors, servos and speakers.
• Python For Kids - A comprehensive online Python development course for kids utilizing a BBC micro:bit going step-by-step into the world of Python for microcontrollers.
• Barefoot meets micro:bit - Barefoot Computing latest set of resources, teamed up with the Micro:bit Foundation, to create three activities with an outdoors theme and making cross-curricular links to science.
• Sustainable Computing - BBC micro:bit projects combining physical construction, coding, and environmental awareness to engage students in understanding the nature of the world around them.
• Coding for Climate Action - KS2 & KS3 micro:bit units to investigate natural hazards, design early warning systems, and address climate change through hands-on, project-based coding.
• microbit.org Lessons - Curriculum-linked units of work and design challenges for planning and teaching computing in primary and secondary schools.
• IET micro:bit case studies - Booklets and video content to bring a variety of real-life applications of the micro:bit to life in your classroom.
• Kitronik Inventors Kit Resources - A a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the micro:bit. Includes 12 experiments using LEDs, motors, LDRs and capacitors.
• First steps in using micro:bits with PCs - This very comprehensive article explores ways in which the micro:bit can send data via USB cable or wirelessly to PC applications.
• Arm School Program Resources for Schools - A suite of teaching and learning resources to help teachers deliver engaging and inspirational lessons in Computing (K-12).
• Remote Learning with micro:bit - Webinar showing how to remotely teach students all about micro:bit in less than one hour.
• Barefoot meets micro:bit - Barefoot Computing latest set of resources, teamed up with the Micro:bit Foundation, to create three activities with an outdoors theme and making cross-curricular links to science.
• Oak National Academy Resources - Key stage 2 computing resources on sensing the world with the BBC micro:bit.

🎥 Other Conference Talks

• Sensing movement with physical computing - Key stage 2 computing resources from Oak National Academy on sensing the world with the BBC micro:bit.
• Physical computing using the micro:bit - KS3 computing resources from Oak National Academy. Lessons, worksheets, quizzes and more on programming basics, I/O, external hardware & wireless with the micro:bit.

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🗞️ Article Collections

• micro:bit and Bluetooth - YouTube playlist with Martin Woolley's Bluetooth videos.
• Video Series from The Maker Movies - List of short, introductory videos for anyone wanting to get started with the micro:bit.
• SparkFun video resources - Growing list of video resources for the micro:bit.
• SamCodes YouTube Playlist - Video tutorials showing how to use different electronic components and features of the micro:bit.
• Behind the MakeCode Hardware - Collection of videos explaining the basics on how different hardware components work.
• MicroPython for micro:bit Workshop - Collection of videos explaining how to use the micro:bit features with MicroPython.
• Grade 10 micro:bit Tutorials - Collection of short videos showing how to use micro:bit MakeCode blocks and features.
• micro:bit to Firebase - Send data from a BBC micro:bit to Google’s Firebase cloud database with a Python script. Retrieve the data and create a simple IoT demo model.
• Scratch micro:bit Tutorials - Tutorials and project ideas for the micro:bit with Scratch.
• The Learning Circuit - Element14 video series to learn about basic electronics. Some of the episodes cover different ways to learn and explore with the BBC micro:bit.
• Creative Coding with micro:bit - Creative activities with the micro:bit from Kids Code Jeunesse.
• Video Tutorials for micro:bit - A playlist of video tutorials by Geek Tutorials, walking through a lot of the micro:bit features.
• Get started with the micro:bit - A set of videos that will take you from first use to micro:bit expert, exploring all the features of this tiny computer.
• A wide range of micro:bit videos - A series of videos from beginning to expert with a wide range of topics, uses and add-ons.
• Building a mini sumo robot on a budget - Designing a mini sumo robot from scratch with micro:bit. From a simple paper sketch, to component selection, hardware design, mechanical assembly, coding, and testing.
• The Engineering Design Process - Jasmine is here to take you though the stages of planning, designing and building your micro:bit project following the engineering design process.
• micro:bit for Robotics - Video introducing the BBC micro:bit, what you can can do with it, and how to use it with robots.
• MakeCode micro:bit Tutorials - Short video tutorials to get started programming the BBC micro:bit with MakeCode.
• micro:bit for Beginners - A 2-hour educator workshop from Parallax with MakeCode and the Python Editor.
• micro:bit and Bluetooth - YouTube playlist with Martin Woolley's Bluetooth videos.
• Video Series from The Maker Movies - List of short, introductory videos for anyone wanting to get started with the micro:bit.
• SamCodes YouTube Playlist - Video tutorials showing how to use different electronic components and features of the micro:bit.
• Behind the MakeCode Hardware - Collection of videos explaining the basics on how different hardware components work.
• MicroPython for micro:bit Workshop - Collection of videos explaining how to use the micro:bit features with MicroPython.
• Grade 10 micro:bit Tutorials - Collection of short videos showing how to use micro:bit MakeCode blocks and features.
• micro:bit to Firebase - Send data from a BBC micro:bit to Google’s Firebase cloud database with a Python script. Retrieve the data and create a simple IoT demo model.
• Scratch micro:bit Tutorials - Tutorials and project ideas for the micro:bit with Scratch.
• Creative Coding with micro:bit - Creative activities with the micro:bit from Kids Code Jeunesse.
• Video Tutorials for micro:bit - A playlist of video tutorials by Geek Tutorials, walking through a lot of the micro:bit features.
• Get started with the micro:bit - A set of videos that will take you from first use to micro:bit expert, exploring all the features of this tiny computer.
• A wide range of micro:bit videos - A series of videos from beginning to expert with a wide range of topics, uses and add-ons.
• The Engineering Design Process - Jasmine is here to take you though the stages of planning, designing and building your micro:bit project following the engineering design process.
• MakeCode micro:bit Tutorials - Short video tutorials to get started programming the BBC micro:bit with MakeCode.
• The Learning Circuit - Element14 video series to learn about basic electronics. Some of the episodes cover different ways to learn and explore with the BBC micro:bit.
• micro:bit Science Projects - YouTube playlist with fun science projects you can do with a micro:bit. Great for students new to programming and electronics.

🎥 Conference Talks

• Fun with Zephyr Project and BBC micro:bit - This presentation shows how Zephyr empowers the BBC micro:bit devices and its Bluetooth chip to do fun things.
• Hardware to browser communication - Web connecting hardware with Zephyr (RTOS), LitElement (Web Components), and a micro:bit.
• micro:bit LIVE 2020 online conference - All the talks and sessions from the micro:bit LIVE 2020 online event.
• micro:bit LIVE 2021 online conference - All the talks and sessions from the micro:bit LIVE 2021 online event.
• Create interactive games using MicroPython and electronics - Let's learn how to use electronics and programming to create games using MicroPython and a micro:bit board.
• micro:bit LIVE 2020 online conference - All the talks and sessions from the micro:bit LIVE 2020 online event.
• micro:bit LIVE 2021 online conference - All the talks and sessions from the micro:bit LIVE 2021 online event.

🎥 micro:bit LIVE

• micro:bit Live Barcelona 2023 - Event description and session recordings from the in-person Barcelona 2023 event.
• micro:bit Live Madrid 2024 - Programme and session recordings from the in-person Madrid 2024 event.
• micro:bit Live Athens 2024 - Recording of the live stream from the local micro:bit Live Athens 2024 event.

🆚 Unofficial Scratch Extensions

• s2m - A Python program that acts as a bridge between the Scratch 2 off-line editor and the micro:bit via USB.
• s2microbit BLE - Scratch 2 (offline) extension for BBC micro:bit bluetooth connection with a Windows PC.
• pyscrlink - A Scratch-link for Linux to connect Scratch 3.0 to Bluetooth devices such as the micro:bit.
• mbit-more - A third party Scratch extension with extra features, including visualising sensor data and support for V1 and V2 micro:bit.

• MakeCode Beta - Beta version of the MakeCode editor to test the latest features.
• MakeCode Offline App - Stand alone offline app (note that MakeCode in the browser also works offline).
• MakeCode Multi Editor - Two MakeCode editors side by side to create, modify, and test two micro:bit programs at the same time, great for simulating radio with a transmitter and receiver.
• Scratch 3.0 - The new version of Scratch is officially compatible with the micro:bit via their Scratch Link plug-in.
• MicroCode - MicroCode is an icon-based (minimal text), editor for the micro:bit V2, which can also be used to write programmes directly on the micro:bit with an Arcade Shield. It is suitable for younger learners and users with variable accessibility needs.
• OpenBlock - Block programming with hardware device support, including micro:bit, with code generation, compilation, flashing, and serial connection.
• Mind+ - Desktop application to program hardware devices, like the micro:bit, with blocks, Python, or the C language.
• Mind+ - Desktop application to program hardware devices, like the micro:bit, with blocks, Python, or the C language.
• CodeMao Kitten Editor - Block programming platform to create games, includes micro:bit support.
• MicroCode - MicroCode is an icon-based (minimal text), editor for the micro:bit V2, which can also be used to write programmes directly on the micro:bit with an Arcade Shield. It is suitable for younger learners and users with variable accessibility needs.