Lesson 1 Vocab

Building interactive physical systems using software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world

• Physical Computing

• Flowchart

• Input

• Algorithm

To carry out or put into effect

• Bluetooth

• Execute

• Output

• Flowchart

A diagram that represents an algorithm, work flow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action.

• Flowchart

• Algorithm

• Input

• Conditional Statement

An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.

• Flowchart

• Decomposing

• Algorithm

• Bluetooth Low Energy Antenna

To break a problem down into smaller pieces.

• Algorithmic Thinking

• Conditional Statement

• Bluetooth Technology

• Decomposing

The science of creating artifacts and solving problems using the help of a computer. Some of the areas of focus include software engineering, programming, data analysis, algorithms, graphics, and animation.

• Physical Computing

• Computer Science

• Microbit

• Interference

A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective.

• Program

• Computer Science

• Algorithm

• Execute

A small computer on a single integrated circuit containing a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs.

• Bluetooth

• Output

• Microbit

• Program

A standard, short-range wireless connection for electronic devices.

• Computer Science

• Physical Computing

• Microbit

• Bluetooth

An interruption or break in a signal or transmission from one device to another.

• Interference

• Input

• Output

• Bluetooth Antenna