micro:bit vocabulary
Across
- 2. programs can be made to react when you press these
- 4. a sensor that measures the strength of magnetic fields
- 7. connections that allow you to connect switches, motors, lights and other electronics
- 10. light emitting diode
- 11. the part of the computer that follows instructions to process information to complete a task
- 12. can play music or other sounds
- 13. a sensor that detects movement
- 16. a physical device like a computer or a micro:bit that is told what to do by computer programs (software)
- 17. features like LEDs and speakers that send data from a computer
- 18. micro:bits can send messages between each other wirelessly using this
Down
- 1. re-starts the program stored on the microbit
- 3. features like buttons and sensors that send data to a computer for processing
- 5. can be used as an extra button
- 6. measures in degrees celcius
- 8. an input that senses things in the real world such as movement, temperature, and light levels
- 9. a sensor used to measure sound levels
- 14. can measure light levels
- 15. a sensor that detects direction as a bearing in degrees relative to magnetic north