Data logger cases

Design and technology

Plan and design a data logger case

Microcontrollers

Using Micro:bit inputs and outputs

Micro:bit programs with variables

Ada Lovelace

Connecting components safely

Data logger tests and understanding the data

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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

how to reduce, reuse and recycle materials

What is the function in the data logger design specification?

Turning a recycled box inside out allows us to:

Which will be the main material used to make the data logger case?

the electrical components still need to be added.

the micro:bit hasn’t been measured yet.

The case will not be glued together yet because …

Collects information and stores it on paper

Collects information and stores it on a laptop

Collects information and stores it on a microcontroller

Before folding card, what shaping technique could help create a neat fold?

Which of these can help safely make a hole in card?

Which of these is an output component on a micro:bit?

Data logger cases

Lesson outcome

Content guidance