Simple programming and control: data loggers
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Why this why now
Understanding control systems is fundamental to integrating micro-controllers within products. This unit builds upon the materials knowledge in the Year 2 'Pneumatics: moving toys' unit. Knowledge of simple series circuits and switches will have been developed and can be applied and amplified with the learning of micro-controllers. The knowledge and understanding in this unit is built on further in the Year 6 'Systems and control: sensor alarm' unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have constructed simple series electrical circuits, using bulbs, batteries, switches and buzzers.
- Pupils have cut and joined a variety of construction materials, such as wood, card, plastic, reclaimed materials and glue.
Threads
Why this why now
Understanding control systems is fundamental to integrating micro-controllers within products. This unit builds upon the materials knowledge in the Year 2 'Pneumatics: moving toys' unit. Knowledge of simple series circuits and switches will have been developed and can be applied and amplified with the learning of micro-controllers. The knowledge and understanding in this unit is built on further in the Year 6 'Systems and control: sensor alarm' unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have constructed simple series electrical circuits, using bulbs, batteries, switches and buzzers.
- Pupils have cut and joined a variety of construction materials, such as wood, card, plastic, reclaimed materials and glue.
Simple programming and control: data loggers
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.
8 lessons in unit
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