Micro:bit Basics

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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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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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LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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A small light on the micro:bit that can be turned on or off to show information.

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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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Sensor

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A tool on the micro:bit that can detect things like motion or temperature.

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Display

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The screen on the micro:bit that shows images, numbers, or letters.

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Input

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Information that is entered into the micro:bit, like pressing a button.

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Output

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The result or action that the micro:bit shows or does, like lighting up LEDs.

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Loop

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