Learning objective
- To understand the role of sensors on the ISS.
Success criteria
- I can read temperatures using a thermometer.
- I understand
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Computer display and the Resource: Computer display example. Could discuss what might be monitored by sensors in a group with an adult.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should explain the importance of data collected by sensors for the astronauts’ safety and comfort; could create their computer display online using the link: Sketchpad.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: reading the correct temperature on a
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Vocabulary definitions
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air conditioning
A system which makes the air cooler.
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ammonia
A strong smelling substance used in cleaning products but also a chemical that our bodies make.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 11th August, 2023
