Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 4 Board Events

Purpose: To learn to use board events, taking input from the buttons and toggle switch on the Circuit Playground.

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
  • 3.1) Left and right button
  • 3.2) Toggle switch
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • The UI Elements.

    • 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 the right button, left button and toggle switch.
    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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