Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 2 The Circuit Playground

Purpose: To learn to turn an LED on and off, to use blink and pulse, and to use the buzzer.

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
  • 2) UI Elements
  • 5.1) Led
  • 5.2) Buzzer sounds
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • physical design and prototype

    • 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 blink, pulse and the buzzer.
    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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