Pet tech: home of the future

In this lesson we are going to design and model systems for our pets in their homes.

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

  1. how to apply computing and use electronics to embed intelligence in products that respond to inputs
  2. 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.
Correct answer: True.
Q2.
A microphone is an example of which type of device?
Correct answer: Input.
Output.
Q3.
A speaker is an example of which kind of device?
Input.
Correct answer: Output.
Q4.
LEDs are examples of which kind of device?
Input.
Correct answer: Output.

5 Questions

Q1.
If the micro:bit instruction is to 'shake', where would this come in a line of programming?
Correct answer: At the beginning.
At the end with the output.
At the end.
You do not shake a micro:bit.
Q2.
Which of these is NOT a sensor?
Correct answer: LED.
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.
Correct answer: True.
Q4.
What does a thermistor sense changes in?
Light.
Pressure.
Correct answer: Temperature.
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.
Correct answer: LDR stands for "Light Dependent Resistor".

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UnitDesign and technology / Pet tech

Design and technology