Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 7 Colour LEDs

Purpose: To learn to use the ten colour LEDs on the Circuit Playground, controlling the colour and intensity of each one to create a light show.

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
  • 3) Controller
  • 5.1) LED
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • Board events.

    • 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 how to change the colour of the LEDs.
    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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