Computer Science micro:bit Scheme Of Work KS3

A complete KS3 micro:bit programming scheme of work containing 5 lessons, assessment materials, homework, activities and sample micro:bit files.

A free sample lesson can be downloaded here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13609196

This fully resourced unit is designed to introduce KS3 students to the core concepts of programming using the BBC micro:bit. Across five structured lessons, students develop their understanding through practical activities that combine physical computing with key programming concepts.

The scheme contains 5 fully resourced lessons plus an assessment.

Each lesson includes:
• A complete lesson slide deck
• Lesson activities
• Homework
• Sample micro:bit files
• Practical programming tasks

The lessons are structured using the PRIMM teaching approach — Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify and Make — helping students build confidence by first exploring and understanding existing programs before adapting them and creating their own.

The unit covers a range of essential programming concepts, including:
• Inputs and outputs
• Selection
• Variables
• Iteration
• Subroutines

Students develop their understanding gradually across the unit, using the micro:bit to see how programs can respond to inputs, control outputs, make decisions, repeat instructions, store data and organise code into reusable sections.

The resource is particularly suitable for KS3 Computing or Computer Science, including Year 7, Year 8 or Year 9 students who are learning programming concepts for the first time or developing their confidence with physical computing.

The included assessment can be used at the end of the unit to check students’ understanding of the key programming concepts covered across the five lessons.

This scheme of work can be used as:
• A complete KS3 micro:bit programming unit
• An introduction to physical computing
• A PRIMM-based programming scheme of work
• An introduction to key programming constructs
• A short half-term Computing unit
• Preparation for more advanced graphical or text-based programming

The combination of slide decks, structured activities, homework and sample micro:bit files means the unit can be taught with minimal additional preparation.

A practical and engaging way to teach inputs and outputs, selection, variables, iteration and subroutines while using the PRIMM approach to develop students’ confidence, independence and understanding of programming.