Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 1 Physical Designs

Purpose: To learn about physical design and to prototype a design for a chosen user.

No. of Classes

One class (one class = one and a half hours).

Material Required
  1. Desktop computer or laptop.
  2. Circuit Playground Express board.
  3. USB cable.
  4. Internet connection.
Curriculum Content
  • 1) Programming
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • physical circuit board and its properties.

    • Exercise

    Exercise 1


    1. Work through the lesson to the end.


    Teacher Instructions
    1. Teachers should ensure that students investigate a variety of physical designs and match each design to a possible user.
    2. Teachers should prepare before the class.
    3. Teachers should ensure that students practise all these levels.
    4. Teachers may allow students to complete the exercise as pair programming.
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