You will need :
A learning partner
A plan!
One Chromebook each
One Microbit Computer Board
Two Tabs open:
Busking Day Challenge!
Can you design and create a stall/attraction for Busking Day 2019?
Design Brief
On the 18th June, students will be performing and sharing their talents through the Busking Day 2019 event. Some of you may wish to share your Microbit project. Your challenge is to design a game, activity or attraction that you could share with your peers on that day.
You should think about the ideas we have already learnt and then research more from the MakeCode reference for support. Good attractions will be short and sweet. Player or audience participation is well received and both parents and students may wish to see what you can do!
This activity will require you to work in 2s or 3s. CT may wish to support these decisions, however, students will need to have a keen shared interest in the project for the best chance of success.
Here are some possible ideas...
If you have your own ideas, talk to your ICT teacher and share your ideas through the proposal.
| Idea | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Making an arcade game | https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/games |
| Level 1 | Can you create a simple arcade game for people to play on Busking Day. You may charge a small fee to play and keep a record of high scores. Perhaps you can also build a cardboard housing to improve the gaming experience! |
| Build a Reaction time game | https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/reaction-time |
| Level 1 | Using the makecode board as a input and timer you could create a fun challenge for your friends. Recording the best times and keeping a record of them means your stall could be come the talk of busking Day! |
| Making a step counter challenge! | https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/step-counter |
| Level 2 | Physical excercise is something we all need to do regularly. Using the sensors in the Microbit you can make a simple step counter. This could then be part of a fun fitness challenge. How many steps can you do in 30secs? |
| Making a fruity piano! | https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/banana-keyboard |
| Level 2 | Using the microbit to control a simple musical device is not enough. We can also use our own bodies to conduct a signal! Infact, most moist materials will conduct the electricity and allow you to complete a circuit. So even a Banana an become a key on an Electric Keyboard! |
| Science Explanation | https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/science |
| Level 3 | School is all about learning. You may wish to deomnstrate some of your science knowledge and teach your peers a thing or two about science. |
| Making an Air Guitar! | https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/guitar |
| Level 3 | Music is the route to the soul! Using your Microbit and some creative flair, you might want to try to build a musical instrument. This could take the form of a Rock Guitar but remember someone will also have to perform to demonstrate the power of your new creation, or maybe you give people two minute turns for a small fee. |
Learning Intentions
Can I design a solution to a problem?
Success Criteria
I can plan with my partner
I can complete a proposal document
I can research my project (finding my own answers)
I can test and improve with iterations
I can explain my coding choices
I can share my learning
Plan your project