Year 8
Systems used in new technologies
In this lesson, we are going to learn about new technologies which use sensors to help the environment.
Year 8
Systems used in new technologies
In this lesson, we are going to learn about new technologies which use sensors to help the environment.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- use specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations
- use learning from science to help design and make products that work
Equipment
Micro:bit, computer/ipad (internet access), cardboard, paper
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of this component?
Battery.
Light.
Switch.
Q2.
What type of component is it?
Input.
Process.
Q3.
Which of these components is NOT an output component
Buzzer.
Motor.
Speaker.
Q4.
What do batteries do?
Allow a circuit to switch on and off.
Give out light.
Sense when there is a temperature change.
Q5.
Why does the light switch on in the second circuit?
An LED has been added.
The battery has been changed so the circuit works.
The battery has been switched around so the circuit works.
5 Questions
Q1.
The resistance of which type of resistor depends on its temperature.
Light dependent resistor
Pressure sensor
Q2.
The resistance of which type of resistor depends on light intensity.
Pressure sensor
Thermistor
Q3.
The resistance of which type of resistor depends on pressure.
Light dependent resistor
Thermistor
Q4.
What is this component designed to do in a circuit?
Sense change in colour.
Sense change in light.
Sense pressure.
Q5.
In what product might this be used?
Light sensor for a street light.
Night light for a small child.
Pressure pad for a shower.