Micro:bit Vocabulary Words

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Micro:bit

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A small, programmable computer that can be used to create interactive projects

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Program

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1. A set of instructions that tell the micro:bit what to do.

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Code

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The language used to write a program

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Button

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A part of the micro:bit that can be pressed to interact with the program

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Loop

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A part of the code that repeats instructions over and over.

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Event

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An action that happens, like pressing a button, that triggers a program to run.

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Algorithm

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A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

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Variable

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1. A way to store information, like numbers or words, that can change during the program.

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Function

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A block of code that does a specific task and can be reused in a program.

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Simulation

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1. Testing your code on a computer before using the micro:bit to see if it works.