Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 15 Mini-Project: Interactive Art

Purpose: To create a piece of interactive artwork using the sensors on the Circuit Playground together with physical materials.

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.
  5. Physical craft materials.
Curriculum Content
  • 2) UI Elements
  • 3) Controller
  • 4) Sensor
  • 5) Actuator
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • Sensors, music and functions.

    • 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 use what they have learned in the earlier lessons in their projects.
    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.
    5. Teachers should make sure students use the project guide before starting the project - print it out and give it to the students.
    6. Mini-projects are optional.
    7. Click here for more instructions about this lesson.