data that is sent to a program to be processed

an input device that allows a computer to collect data from the physical environment

a named piece of data stored in a computer’s memory which can be accessed and changed by a computer program

Sensing inputs

Computing

The micro:bit

Selection to control the flow in a program

Conditional statements

Designing a step counter

Making a step counter

This unit brings together all the four programming constructs: sequence, repetition, selection and variables whilst also utilising a physical device - the micro:bit. Pupils begin with a simple program to build and test and then take on three new projects, with each adding more depth and complexity.

Sensing movement with physical computing

What is the term for data sent into a program?

collects information from the environment

What does a sensor do in a computer system?

What do we call a named piece of data that a program can change as it runs?

a variable’s value can never be changed

Which statement about variables is correct?

a device that collects data from the environment

change the value of the variable when needed

Arrange these steps in the correct order for using a variable in a program:

What does a computer do when a condition in a program is met?

Which keyword describes the part of a program where a choice is made?

Place these steps in the correct order for how a program checks a condition and acts:

“if it’s raining, take an umbrella”

“choose what to do based on the weather”

Match the example to the correct keyword:

Sensing inputs

Lesson outcome