Ada Lovelace

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of simple circuits, programming and control. Fault finding of circuits will be introduced. Pupils will learn how to integrate a BBC Micro:bit in a simple circuit and use sensors to program a light display.

Simple programming and control: data loggers

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

creating the first website for the public

writing the first algorithm for a machine

What is Ada Lovelace known for in computing history?

She developed the concept of programming.

Why is Ada Lovelace's work significant today?

Who worked with Ada Lovelace on the Analytical Engine?

using a USB cable or Bluetooth connection

How do you connect a micro:bit to a computer?

a visual programming language using blocks to represent code

a device that outputs data from a computer

a device used to provide data and control a computer

It helps us make the same mistakes again.

It teaches us about things that worked and things that didn’t.

It tells us to ignore what happened before and only think about now.

It shows us that history doesn't matter at all.

It shows us that we should do exactly what they did.

It helps us understand that anyone can do amazing things.

It teaches us that only a few people are capable of great achievements.

It tells us to never try anything new and always follow the rules.

How can learning about the lives of inspiring people help us?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Ada Lovelace

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.