Data logger tests and understanding the data

Design and technology

Plan and design a data logger case

Microcontrollers

Using Micro:bit inputs and outputs

Micro:bit programs with variables

Ada Lovelace

Data logger cases

Connecting components safely

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

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Activity that requires collection of items from an area (room, building).

the effect something has on the data logger

the effect something has on the surroundings

in case the micro:bit is the wrong colour

in case the circuit isn't connected properly

Which is NOT a reason for testing a data logger before using it?

Which type of traffic was the least common in this traffic survey?

adding zinc-carbon cells to a battery pack

changing the data logger case into a bus design

After testing, how could the data logger design be changed to measure other traffic types?

Which of these is NOT an electrical conductor?

How can the micro:bit show the data it collects?

How does the micro:bit store the data it collects?

What do you need to connect the micro:bit to a computer?

During a traffic survey, what data are you likely to record?

Data logger tests and understanding the data

Lesson outcome

Content guidance