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In this lesson, we will introduce you to the unit 'Control'. We will explore what electrical systems are and revisit simple circuits. We will explore what inputs, processes and outputs are on an electrical system. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will continue to explore inputs, processes and outputs by integrating an electrical system with a mechanical system. We will build a mechanical system and integrate an electrical system and evaluate this product. We will also explore some other inputs and outputs and explore which ones we could use. Such as, different switch types as inputs and bulbs, buzzers, etc., as outputs. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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Exploring how to control simple circuits to create more functional products
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In this lesson, we will explore a design and make activity. We will respond to a design brief to develop a product to encourage young children to recycle. We will discuss the issues currently with the need to recycle and the environmental issues linked to not recycling. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will explore and develop ideas further by creating an exploded view to show how the product may look and may be built. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.
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In this lesson, we will look at a range of new and emerging technologies used in other products that have made them more innovative and improve how they work. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.
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In this lesson, we will create a step by step plan that will show how to make your end product. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.
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In this lesson, we will follow our step by step plan and make our final prototype of our innovative solution to encourage young children to recycle. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will explore and make our final ideas for the electrical system to integrate into our final product. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will critically evaluate our end product against the key specification points and identify the key strengths and areas for development, also considering the views of a range of end users. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.
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