Program (code) a device to control an invention or innovation.

Programming should include

• defining microcontroller and its functions
• using a microcontroller
• explaining how the device was coded.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What devices that are controlled by microcontrollers are used every day?
• What programming languages can be used to program microcontrollers?
• What is pseudocode, and why is it important?
• What does syntax mean? Why does syntax matter when coding?
• What is the difference between a microprocessor and a microcontroller?

Teacher Resources:

• Microsoft Make & Code Links to an external site.
• Learn Adruino Links to an external site., Autodesk Tinkercad
• What is Arduino? Links to an external site.
• Let’s Start Coding Links to an external site.