- Year 6
Integrate programmable systems in a product
I can safely secure electrical components into designs.
- Year 6
Integrate programmable systems in a product
I can safely secure electrical components into designs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When we use electrical components, we need to follow rules to stay safe.
- Wire strippers can create wires that can be hidden within designs, instead of using crocodile clips.
- Alarm inputs, such as a push-to-make switch, need to be placed near the artefact they are protecting.
- Electrical components can be secured using electrical tape.
Keywords
Push-to-make switch - controls a circuit by pushing the connection together
Micro:bit pins - connections on the edge of the board used to add offboard components
Electrical wire - usually made from copper and covered with insulation to prevent electrical shock
Safety measures - actions taken to prevent accidents when working with electricity
Common misconception
Crocodile clips have to be used to connect the components together.
Whilst crocodile clips can be used effectively, electrical wire from educational stockists can be used as a cheaper alternitive.
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Equipment
Museum artefact prototypes and a shoe box museum gallery prototype. Electrical components chosen by the class/teacher, wire strippers, electrical tape, micro:bit with downloaded hex file program.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a micro:bit used for?
Q2.What should you do last when building a circuit?
Q3.Which material covers electrical wires for safety?
Q4.What is a push-to-make switch used for?
Q5.Why do we use electrical tape in electrical circuits?
Q6.What is electricity used for in a circuit?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is not good advice for keeping safe with electrical components?
Q2.Which of these is less likely to be in an electrical circuit for a museum gallery alarm prototype?
