Year 4 - Design and technology
Plan and design a data logger case
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 produce sketches that contain detailed annotations.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Tally charts can only be completed on paper.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A data logger can collect data electronically. A micro:bit has switches that can record data.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'tally'
a way to collect information.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Tally charts can only be completed on paper. Correction: Data loggers can record tally charts electronically.
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