The Fairground
Micro:bit Coding Club – The Fairground
Explore physical computing though hands-on coding challenges as we design, make and code fun fairground attractions.
Here you will find printable resources for each live / pre-recorded session.
Get started with micro:bit – Click here (PDF)
Week 1
Scrolling Duck
Scrolling Duck Script
(Click here)
Watch tutorial 1a
Teleporting Duck (Update)
Teleporting Duck Script
(Click here)
Watch tutorial 1b
Catch the Duck
Catch the Duck Game
(Click here)
Watch tutorial 1 c
Fortune Teller
Fortune teller Script
(Click here)
Animations challenge
(Click here)
Watch tutorial 1d
Week 2
Buzz Wire Game
You will need:
2 x crocodile clip leads
Kitchen foil
Cardboard
Watch tutorial 2a
Hook a Duck Challenge
Hook a Duck Script (Click here)
You will need:
Card or paper to make ducks or use toys
Kitchen foil
Paper clips
4 x crocodile clip leads
Watch tutorial 2b
Week 3
Whack a Mole Game
Whack a Mole Game Code
(Click here)
You will need:
4 x crocodile clip leads
Kitchen foil
Cardboard
Watch tutorial 3
Week 4
Building a Circuit /
Intro to servo motors
Instructions and Code
(Click here)
Protractor templates
(Click here)
You will need:
180° standard servo motor
360° continuous servo motor (available here)
You can connect servo motors directly to your micro:bit using 3 x ‘male pin to crocodile clip’ leads or a simple servo controller board like this one.
I recommend this kit – especially for beginners:
Craft and Code
Watch tutorial 4
Week 5
Design a fairground ride
This week we will sketch ideas for our fairground ride and try them out.
- Design ideas
(Click here) - Crane template
(Click here) - Crane instructions
(Click here) - Carousel horse template
(Click here) - Carousel template
(Click here) - Pirate ship guide
(Click here)
Watch tutorial 5
Week 6
Make fairground ride part 1
You will need:
Materials to make your fairground ride design.
e.g. card, scissors, glue.
See week 5 for fairground ride templates.
Pre-recorded tutorial 6
Coming soon…
Week 7
Make fairground ride part 2 (if needed)
You will need:
Materials and equipment needed to make your fairground ride.
See week 5 for fairground ride templates.
Pre-recorded tutorial 7
Coming soon…
Week 8
Helter skelter with lights
Coming soon…
Helter skelter template
(Click here)
Pre-recorded tutorial 8
Coming soon…
Week 9
Music and Lights
Music and Lights – beginner
(Click here)
Music and Lights – level up
(Click here)
Pre-recorded tutorial 9
Coming soon…
Week 10
Fairground Ride Presentation
Share what you have made
this term.
Instructions Challenge
(Click here)
Christmas Coding – holiday activities
(Click here)
Pre-recorded tutorial 10
Coming soon…
🔗 Link to join live sessions this term:
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88049316904?pwd=UWptn4cuarODuLPDl1a3FkURDKrGCu.1
Meeting ID: 880 4931 6904
Passcode: 213751
LIVE SESSIONS: 11AM ON THURSDAYS
18.9.25 – pre-recordings available
25.9.25 – pre-recordings available
2.10.25 – pre-recording available
9.10.25 – pre-recording available
16.10.25 – pre-recording available
Break for half term
6.11.25
13.11.25
20.11.25
27.11.25
4.12.25
📧 Share your child’s micro:bit makes for support or to share during the next session. Email: Hannah@storysteam.com
or post in the WhatsApp group.
Scroll down for pre-recorded sessions…
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🎬 Pre-recorded Tutorials Library
These videos are the property of Story STEAM Education. Unauthorised sharing or distribution is prohibited. Please enjoy and respect the content!
Here you’ll find all the pre-recorded tutorials for micro:bit projects. This space will become a growing library of step-by-step video guides to help you build, create, and complete micro:bit projects at your own pace. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting a favourite project, you can come back here anytime to watch the tutorials as often as you like!
Week 1 a – Scrolling duck!
Animated a scrolling duck image and then teleport it to another micro:bit!
Password: Bathtime01
Week 1 b – Teleporting Duck update!
Get your scrolling duck to teleport from one micro:bit to another!
Password: Debugging101
Week 1 c – Catch the Duck!
Code a game where you need to catch a duck (LED)
as it swims across the screen.
Password: Swimming02
Week 1 d – Fortune Teller
Code your micro:bit to be a fortune teller!
Challenge: LED animation for ‘thinking time’.
Password: Zoltar03
Week 2 a – Buzz Wire Game + more ducks!
Make a Buzz Wire Game for your fairground.
Challenge: Make a ‘Hook a Duck’ game.
Password: Quack04
Week 2 b – Hook a Duck – Debugged!
Password: Debugging101
Week 3 – ‘Whack A Mole’ Game
Password: Timer03
Week 4 – Intro to servo motors
Password: Rotate04
Week 5 – Design a fairground ride
Password: Pulley05
Week 6 – Coming soon…
Password:
Week 7 – Coming soon…
Password:
Week 8. Coming soon…
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Week 9 – Coming soon…
Password:
Week 10 – Coming soon…
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