Bionic animals

In this lesson, we are going to look at how systems can be used to create our own bionic pets.

Bionic animals

In this lesson, we are going to look at how systems can be used to create our own bionic pets.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. use learning from mathematics 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

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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5 Questions

Q1.
This is a symbol for an LED (light emitting diode). Why are there arrows on this symbol?
The arrow show the direction of electrical current.
Correct answer: The arrows show that light is being emitted from the diode.
The arrows show the direction that the light goes in.
Q2.
Which of these components is NOT an output component?
Buzzer.
LED.
Correct answer: Push switch.
Speaker.
Q3.
What of the following is a sensor?
Correct answer: A component that monitors change in a circuit.
A type of prosthetic.
A type of speaker.
An output component.
Q4.
What does a thermistor monitor change in?
Light levels.
Movement.
Sound.
Correct answer: Temperature.
Q5.
To activate the micro:bit you can use the shake option. What sort of sensor is being used?
Light.
Correct answer: Motion.
Sound.
Temperature.

5 Questions

Q1.
A prosthetic is...
Correct answer: is a full scale limb which can be worn.
is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.
is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.
Q2.
A prototype is...
is a full scale limb which can be worn.
is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.
Correct answer: is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.
Q3.
Bionic...
is a full scale limb which can be worn.
Correct answer: is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.
is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.
Q4.
A microswitch rests in which setting?
Always on.
Never closed.
Correct answer: Normally closed.
Normally open.
Q5.
Which of the following is the correct status of the diagram of the switch above?
The switch is a micro switch with three outputs.
The switch is a push to make switch and it is on.
The switch is definitely on.
Correct answer: The switch is off.

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Pet tech

Design and technology