Year 8 Knowledge Organiser: Micro:Bits

What is an accelerometer as used in the Micro:bit?

• A device that displays information

• An input device within the Micro:bit to control or alter programs by tilting or moving the device

• A sequence of instructions used by a computer

• A form of power supply

What is an algorithm?

• A) A set of instructions to be followed to complete a given task or solve a problem

• B) An input device used within the Micro:bit

• C) A form of power supply

• D) A device that senses direction

What are buttons used for in the Micro:bit?

• To display information

• To control or alter programs whilst running

• To supply power

• To sense direction

What does LED stand for in the context of the Micro:bit?

• Light Emitting Diodes

• Light Energy Device

• Low Energy Display

• Light Emission Display

What is the main function of the processor in the Micro:bit?

• To display information

• To receive inputs from the computer and produce outputs

• To supply power

• To sense movement

What is a program?

• A sequence of instructions used by a computer

• A device that senses direction

• A form of power supply

• An input device

What is the function of the USB in the Micro:bit?

• To display information

• To supply power from the computer via a micro-USB cable

• To sense movement

• To control programs

Match the Micro:bit part to its function:

• Pins - GPIO

• Used to display information and sense light

• Pin - 3 volt power

• Provides ground connection

• LED display & light sensor

• General Purpose Input/Output

• Pin - Ground

• Provides 3 volt power

• Buttons

• Used to control or alter programs

Fill in the blank: The Micro:bit has a built-in ________ or 'magnetometer' to sense which direction you're facing, your movement in degrees, and where you are.

• compass

• thermometer

• accelerometer

• gyroscope

Fill in the blank: The Micro:bit uses ________ Smart Technology to connect to the internet and interact with the world around you.

• Bluetooth

• Infrared

• Wi-Fi

• Zigbee