Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 11 Board Sensors

Purpose: To learn how the sound, light and temperature sensors can be used to write programs that respond to changes in the environment.

No. of Classes

Two classes (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
  • 4.1) Soundsensor
  • 4.2) Lightsensor
  • 4.3) Tempsensor
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • What a sensing device is.

    • Exercise

    Exercise 1


    1. Work through the lesson to the end.

    Solutions


  • Link to view the model solution file.

    • Teacher Instructions
    1. Teachers should ensure that students know about the sound, light and temperature sensors.
    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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