KS1 & KS2 design and technology curriculum

Micro-controllers are a fundamental aspect of the electrical products we use every day. Pupils will create algorithms that monitor input to control output, building on programming and embedding micro-controllers into designs from the Year 4 'Simple programming and control: light display' unit. The systems and control knowledge gained from this unit will support learning within the Year 9 'Functional prototypes: wearable technology' unit.

1. Museum gallery prototypes
2. Museum gallery artefacts
3. Push-to-make switches
4. Offboard components
5. Input and output design decisions
6. Museum alarm programming and fault finding
7. Integrate programmable systems in a product
8. The Great Exhibition and presenting museum alarms

• Pupils have initial experience of using computer control software and an interface box, a standalone box or microcontroller, such as a Micro:bit or Crumble.
• Pupils have some experience of writing and modifying a program to make a light turn on or flash on and off.
• Pupils have an understanding of the essential characteristics of a series circuit and experience of creating a battery.