Crumble colour codes

Getting started with a Crumble – Lesson 3 Objectives Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs To create (and decode) coded messages by programming light sequences Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Colour codes worksheet Crumble starter kits (1 between 2 students) 3 x…

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Making it move

Getting started with a Crumble – Projects part 2 Objectives Design and make and test objects or artefacts that successfully incorporate the Crumble controller and motors to make the object move. Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs and various forms of input and output. use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work…

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Illuminated making

Getting started with a Crumble – Projects part 1 Objectives Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs and various forms of input and output. use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and program. Design and make and test objects or artefacts that successfully incorporate…

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Switch it up

Getting started with a Crumble – Lesson 2 Objectives To safely and accurately set up a Crumble and Sparkle LEDs To understand, explain and apply conditions in a program using ‘if then’ and ‘if then, else’ statements. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Crumble starter kits (1 between 2 students) 3 x AA batteries (per Crumble) Other…

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Let there be light

Getting started with a Crumble – Lesson 1 Objectives To identify and explain the parts in the Crumble starter set To safely and accurately set up a Crumble and Sparkle LEDs Detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs To use iteration (loops) in a program. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Crumble starter kits (1 between…

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Getting started with a Crumble

About this unit: Explore the fantastic microcontroller that is the Crumble. Learn about inputs, outputs, electrical circuits and controlling LEDs and motors as you embark on a range of exciting physical computing STEM projects.  National Curriculum Links – Computing KS2 The content of this plan cover the following National Curriculum strands:  design, write and debug…

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