Data logger cases
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make a data logger case to securely hold a micro:bit and electrical components.
Key learning points
- Cases need to hold the components together safely and securely.
- Cases need to be finished carefully.
- Cases need access to the inputs and outputs of the circuit.
Keywords
Case - a covering of a product
Components - different parts of a product
Common misconception
Cases are just boxes for a data logger to fit into.
Cases need to display the micro:bit, some of the components and fit the battery packs
Teacher tip
Have some examples of disassembled electrical items with cases to be displayed. Cases for micro:bits or alternative microcontrollers would be particularly effective.
Equipment
Range of recycled materials, recycled boxes of different sizes (but not too large), cardboard, micro:bit circuits and components
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a case for a data logger?
Q2.What does a data logger do?
Q3.Before folding card, what shaping technique could help create a neat fold?
Q4.What is a design specification?
Q5.Which of these can help safely make a hole in card?
Q6.Which of these is an output component on a micro:bit?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the function in the data logger design specification?
Q2.Turning a recycled box inside out allows us to:
Q3.Which will be the main material used to make the data logger case?
Q4.The case will not be glued together yet because …
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