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Coding Superstars: Super Stopwatch

Super Stopwatch is a short video where we will be using the Micro:Bit website to create a stopwatch using block coding and the Micro:Bit's touch logo sensor as an extra button.

What you’ll need

To generate your own stopwatch, you will need to access the FREE to use website Micro:bit – an online coding tool which is available to use on any phone, tablet or computer.

Note: You don’t need to have an actual Micro:Bit device – the Micro:bit website has a built-in emulator on screen!

Show us your work

Once you have created your own stopwatch, you can send it to the Family Fund team using an app called Showbie. Showbie is a tool that allows you to join a virtual classroom and show off your amazing creations.

Ask a grown up to help you set up a Showbie account and join our virtual class using code: EEZYC4.

If you need any more help, check out our handy guide for setting up a Showbie account and joining the Learning Zone virtual classroom.

Additional challenge

Now that you have an understanding of how to create a stopwatch, show us your best efforts and send us a screen recording of your stopwatch!

Send your recording to us through Showbie and we’ll take a look at how amazing they are and send you some lovely feedback. You may even see some of our favourites on the Family Fund social media channels!

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