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Lesson 4: Using the temperature sensor

Creating and testing a program that uses the temperature sensor.
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micro:bit MakeCode blocks showing temperature sensor code that displays the temperature and shows different icons when the value is below or above 10°C

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children should recall what they remember about programming using MakeCode.

Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and arrange the children into pairs. Allow time for them to share their ideas using key vocabulary.

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In this unit

Assessment – Computing Y5: Programming 2: *New* BBC micro:bitLesson 1: Tinkering with BBC micro:bitLesson 2: Programming an animationLesson 3: Programming a pedometer
Lesson 4: Using the temperature sensor
Lesson 5: Debug and evaluate
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026

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