a statement that can be either True or False

a chunk of code that repeatedly runs a section of the program until a condition is met

Controlling with conditions

Computing

Connecting physical computing devices

Combining outputs

Using selection to control the flow of a program

Design physical projects that include selection

Writing and testing algorithms

In this unit pupils will use physical computing to explore the concept of selection. Pupils will use conditions to control the flow of a program. They will make use of their knowledge of repetition when introduced to the concept of selection and write programs that utilise this concept.

Exploring selection in physical computing

code that repeatedly runs until a condition is met

a small computer that can respond to inputs and execute code

a signal or data received by the microcontroller

connect the input device to the microcontroller

upload the program to the microcontroller

test the program by using the input device

Arrange the steps for programming a microcontroller to respond to inputs:

repeats a chunk of code until a condition is met

converts electrical energy to mechanical energy

Which of these is using a condition controlled loop?

a precise sequence of instructions to complete a task

a sequence of instructions that repeats forever

repeats a section of a program a specific number of times

What is the name of the Crumble output component that emits light and can shine in different colours?

select the components you want to connect

connect the components to the correct pads on the microcontroller

write the program to control the components

test the setup to ensure everything works

Arrange the steps for connecting components to a microcontroller:

What is an example of an output component?

Controlling with conditions

Lesson outcome