Learning intention
- To use MakeCode to write and test a program which displays icons on a micro:bit.
Success criteria
- I can identify different types of blocks in
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Computational thinking
2CT.03 Know that an
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could use the icons in MakeCode to help them create their own designs.
- Should sequence the icons verbally before coding. For example, “First I will show a smiley, then a heart.”
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should write or present a short explanation of what their program does and how it could be improved.
- Could challenge a peer with a ‘guess the sequence’ task using their icons.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Identify a selection of blocks in MakeCode.
- Show
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.
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coding
Writing instructions that tell a computer what to do.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 22nd December, 2025
Lesson 1: Exploring code
Exploring how block based code works through games.
Lesson 5: Debugging a program
Debugging and evaluating a MakeCode program.
Lesson 2: Tinkering with MakeCode
Learning what a micro:bit is and exploring blocks in MakeCode.
Lesson 4: Building a program in MakeCode
Building a program in MakeCode and using the repeat command.
