Sun simulation

British English CC

Using data loggers to collect data

Computing

Using a data set to answer a question

Using a digital device 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 term for a single reading collected by a sensor during an experiment?

If a data logger takes readings every minute, what will you have compared to readings every hour?

Which of these is NOT a reason to use a data logger?

Put these steps in order for using a data logger to collect data:

Match each measurement unit to what it measures:

If the interval is too long, what might you miss?

What is the main purpose of a data logger?

Which of these is an example of a sensor?

Which of these could a sensor NOT measure?

Put these steps in order for collecting temperature data with a data logger:

Using data loggers to collect data

Lesson outcome