Plan and design a data logger case
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can produce sketches that contain detailed annotations.
Key learning points
- A data logger can collect data electronically.
- A micro:bit has switches that can record data.
- Group discussions provide solutions to design specifications.
- Annotations on sketches can explain how a design works.
Keywords
Tally - a way to collect information
Data loggers - an electronic device that can collect information
Micro:bit - a microcontroller that can be programmed to do different tasks
Annotations - notes added to diagrams
Data - information such as numbers
Common misconception
Tally charts can only be completed on paper.
Data loggers can record tally charts electronically.
Teacher tip
Have micro:bits available for pupils to look at so they can consider the size and feel.
Equipment
micro:bits, sketching pencils, paper or sketch books
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a tally chart?
Q2.Which time had the smallest total in this tally chart?
Q3.Why do designers sketch?
Q4.What is the total for 3.00pm
Q5.What is the main reason for doing environmental traffic surveys?
Q6.Why do we design in groups?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Order the most popular colours from highest to lowest.
Q2.How many ideas should we sketch before deciding upon a final design?
Q3.What types of buttons do micro:bits have?
Q4.What does annotate mean?
Q5.Why do we annotate sketches?
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