Wally the Walrus and the Great Storm – Library Edition

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walruses

1 – Walruses (2^nd cycle and up) 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Walruses of the coast

Morse code creation

Challenge – Unlock the lighthouse door

The light

2 – Morse code (2^nd cycle and up) 6 Topics

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Lighthouse – Part 1

What is a micro:bit?

Challenge – Lighting up the lighthouse

Let’s connect the micro:bit

Finally, let’s upload our code to the micro:bit

3 – Lighthouses (2^nd advanced cycle) 4 Topics

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Lighthouse – Part 2

Challenge – Send a message in Morse code

Connecting a speaker

The return of light

orientation

4 – The return of light (2^nd advanced cycle) 4 Topics

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What is a Compass?

Challenge – Create a compass

Challenge – Turning the micro:bit into a compass

5 – End of adventure and bonus activities 4 Topics

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Villagers return to shore

After the storm

Make your own paper Wally

Create your own iceberg

Description

The participants follow Wally on his journey, helping him overcome challenges by programming Morse code with a micro:bit while learning about the environment and the history of telecommunications.

Duration

90 minutes

Topics covered

Foundations of programming
The history of Morse code, the compass, and the walrus in the Atlantic
Connected devices