controls the flow of current by making or breaking a circuit

a component that can emit a signal depending on the environmental conditions

a diagram that shows the steps of a process from beginning to end

a component that converts energy or a control signal into physical movement or action

a way of writing out computer program instructions using plain English

Input components

Design and technology

Systems approach to design

LEDs

Buzzers

Motors

Data logging

Electronic calculations

Virtual and physical testing of systems

Fusion fundamentals

Create, modify and constrain 2D sketches in Fusion

3D model using Extrude and the Timeline in Fusion

Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion

Physical materials and appearances in Fusion

Assembly modelling in Fusion

Technical drawings in Fusion

Assemble, test and refine systems

Pupils will develop knowledge of electronic components and a systems approach to designing. They will learn about different components and use these to build and test circuits for different purposes. They will design a system to control a greenhouse environment, considering the different variables.

Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures

Inputs can be categorised as switches or {{}}.

Match the onboard micro:bit sensor to the definition.

Which code blocks can give you two output options after measuring an input?

Button A and button B on a micro:bit are examples of ...

When designing a control system it is important to analyse the {{}}.

Which aspect of the systems approach would measuring the temperature in a greenhouse be?

When planning a control system we can use ...

a signal that is sent back in a loop, depending upon a condition

Starter Quiz

Button A and button B on a micro:bit are examples of ...