Year 8
Pet tech: home of the future
In this lesson we are going to design and model systems for our pets in their homes.
Year 8
Pet tech: home of the future
In this lesson we are going to design and model systems for our pets in their homes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- how to apply computing and use electronics to embed intelligence in products that respond to inputs
- use CAD and related software packages to validate their designs in advance of manufacture
Equipment
Micro:bit, computer/ipad (internet access), cardboard, 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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4 Questions
Q1.
True or false, the micro:bit is an example of a pocket sized computer?
False.
Q2.
A microphone is an example of which type of device?
Output.
Q3.
A speaker is an example of which kind of device?
Input.
Q4.
LEDs are examples of which kind of device?
Input.
5 Questions
Q1.
If the micro:bit instruction is to 'shake', where would this come in a line of programming?
At the end with the output.
At the end.
You do not shake a micro:bit.
Q2.
Which of these is NOT a sensor?
Light dependent resistor.
Pressure sensor.
Thermistor.
Q3.
True or false, when programming on a micro:bit, you can add code that allows sections to repeat?
False.
Q4.
What does a thermistor sense changes in?
Light.
Pressure.
Time.
Q5.
Which of the following statements are TRUE?
A micro:bit can only be powered by batteries.
A micro:bit has 24 LEDs.
A microphone is an example of an output.