Year 5
Making a final prototype: electrical system
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.
Year 5
Making a final prototype: electrical system
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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- identify the strengths and areas for development in their ideas and products
- consider the views of others, including intended users, to improve their work
Equipment
Computer / iPad with internet access, construction materials i.e. card, scissors, tape, paper.
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
How did we evaluate our end product?
We created another model.
We created more sketches.
Q2.
What is meant by the term assemble?
Assemble is a term used to research.
Assemble is all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole.
Q3.
We will explore electrical systems today. Can you identify which of these components are outputs? (Tick 3 boxes)
LDR.
Switch.
Tilt switch.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a microprocessor?
A microprocessor is a very small personal computer.
A part that we use in a simple circuit.
Q2.
What functions can you use on a micro:bit to sense movement?
Button a pressed.
On pin 0 pressed.
Q3.
What component would we use to sense movement if we were to build our circuit from scratch?
LED.
Toggle switch.
Q4.
How did the process of making an electrical system differ from a physical model?
It was more dangerous.
You need to use modelling materials to create.
Q5.
How could we test the electrical system? Select two choices.
Plug it in and hope for the best.
Touch it.