Micro:bit Science with Real Data - Inquiry Based STEM Course for Years 7–8

Turn Micro:bit into a Real Science Investigation Tool

Turn Micro:bit into a real science investigation tool with this complete inquiry-based STEM course designed for Years 7–8 classrooms. Students use Micro:bit V2 devices to collect real-world data, analyse patterns and investigate scientific concepts through engaging hands-on activities.

Unlike simple coding activities, this course focuses on scientific inquiry, evidence-based thinking and real-world environmental investigations that connect STEM learning to everyday school environments.

✅ Victorian Curriculum aligned
✅ Designed for Years 7–8
✅ Real-world STEM investigations
✅ Beginner-friendly block coding
✅ No additional sensors required
✅ Ready-to-run classroom implementation

Perfect for:

• Secondary Science classrooms
• STEM coordinators
• Digital Technologies programs
• Inquiry learning projects
• Sustainability investigations

What Students Will Learn

Students will:

✔ Collect and analyse real-world scientific data
✔ Investigate environmental conditions using Micro:bit sensors
✔ Apply scientific inquiry processes
✔ Develop computational thinking skills
✔ Create evidence-based recommendations
✔ Explore sustainability and environmental efficiency
✔ Learn block coding using Microsoft MakeCode
✔ Interpret graphs and data patterns

Included Activities

1️⃣ Getting Started with Micro:bit

Students learn the fundamentals of Micro:bit V2, data collection and beginner-friendly block coding using Microsoft MakeCode.

2️⃣ Heat Transfer Investigation

Explore temperature changes and investigate how heat transfers through different environments and materials.

3️⃣ Energy & Light Efficiency

Measure light levels around the school and create a light-efficiency map to investigate energy use and sustainability opportunities.

4️⃣ Sound Pollution & Environmental Efficiency

Collect sound-level data in different school spaces and evaluate how noise impacts learning environments.

5️⃣ Forces Investigation

Use Micro:bit activities to investigate movement, acceleration and scientific observation through practical experiments.

6️⃣ Chemical Reaction Investigation

Explore scientific change and reaction observations while integrating data collection and inquiry practices.

What’s Included

👩🏫 Teacher Resources

✔ Teacher lesson guides
✔ Inquiry prompts
✔ Lesson structure and delivery notes
✔ Assessment suggestions
✔ Editable DOCX resources

🧑🎓 Student Resources

✔ Student worksheets
✔ Investigation templates
✔ Data recording sheets
✔ Reflection activities
✔ Graphing and analysis tasks

💻 Coding Resources

✔ Editable MakeCode block coding files
✔ HEX code files
✔ Starter coding examples
✔ Classroom-ready templates

📋 Assessment Resources

✔ Inquiry rubric
✔ Assessment rubric
✔ Observation and evidence framework

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Why Teachers Choose This Course

Most Micro:bit classroom activities focus mainly on coding.

This course combines:

✔ Science inquiry
✔ Environmental investigations
✔ Data literacy
✔ Computational thinking
✔ Sustainability learning

into one structured teaching program.

Teachers can implement meaningful STEM learning without needing additional sensors or expensive equipment.

Curriculum Alignment

Aligned to the Victorian Curriculum for:

• Science Inquiry Skills
• Data and Investigation
• Digital Technologies
• Computational Thinking
• STEM Problem Solving

Hardware Requirements

Required Hardware

✔ BBC Micro:bit V2

Additional Sensors

❌ No additional sensors required

This makes implementation simple and affordable for schools already using Micro:bit devices.

Teacher Licence Included

Purchase includes a teacher-use licence for classroom implementation.

Ideal for:

• Individual teachers
• STEM coordinators
• Classroom implementation
• Inquiry-based science units

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Do I need additional sensors?

No. The course is designed specifically for Micro:bit V2 without requiring extra sensors.

❓ Is coding experience required?

No. The course uses beginner-friendly Microsoft MakeCode block coding.

❓ Is this aligned to the Victorian Curriculum?

Yes. The course supports Victorian Curriculum Science and Digital Technologies outcomes.

❓ What format are the resources provided in?

Resources include editable DOCX files, worksheets and HEX coding files.

❓ What year levels is this designed for?

The course is designed primarily for Years 7–8.

Real data. Real learning. Real impact.

🚀 Ready to bring real-world STEM inquiry into your classroom?

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