Unit Award Scheme

121971 USING THE BBC MICRO:BIT TO RECORD ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	code the BBC micro:bit computer using the environment exploration programme on the micro:bit website	Summary sheet
2	identify at least three different environments to investigate	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	use the micro:bit to measure the temperature, sound level and light level in the three different environments and record their results in a suitable table	Student completed work
4	calculate the average temperature, sound level and light level in the three environments	Student completed work
5	produce a graph of their results	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
6	the key reasons why there were differences in the three areas they investigated	Student completed work
7	the key reasons why the micro:bit should be left for a few minutes before taking the temperature reading.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 August 2024Level - Entry Level