Year 4 - Design and technology
Data logger cases
Simple programming and control: data loggers
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make a data logger case to securely hold a micro:bit and electrical components.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- case: a covering of a product
- components: different parts of a product
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Cases are just boxes for a data logger to fit into.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Cases need to hold the components together safely and securely. Cases need to be finished carefully.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'case'
a covering of a product.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Cases are just boxes for a data logger to fit into. Correction: Cases need to display the micro:bit, some of the components and fit the battery packs.
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