Lesson 2: Programming an animation
Exploring how sequencing and repetition are used to create animations on the BBC micro:bit.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will create a mind map to help them remember what they learnt about the micro:bit in the previous lesson. Hand out whiteboards and pens and display the Presentation: Mind map. Read the slide aloud and allow time for the children to complete the activity.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026
