a piece of hardware used to control, or send data to, a computer

an input device that allows a computer to collect data from the physical environment

a device that records data from the physical environment

Using a digital device to collect data

Computing

Using a data set to answer a question

Using data loggers to collect data

Analysing data using a computer

Data for answers

Using data from sensors to answer questions

In this unit, pupils will consider how and why data is collected. They will explore how sensors monitor the environment. Pupils will collect data as well as access data captured over long periods. They will look at data points, data sets, logging intervals and use a computer to analyse data.

Data logging

What is the name of a device that records data using sensors?

What does the word "input" mean in "input device"?

Which device is used to collect data from the environment?

Why are sensors important in science investigations?

What must you choose carefully to answer a question with data?

Put these steps in the right order for using data:

What is needed for a question to be effective with data?

Which of these can show patterns over time?

What does the word "data" mean in computing?

Using a digital device to collect data

Lesson outcome