Learning objective
- To write a program to monitor the ambient temperature, including an alert.
Success criteria
- I can program
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Technical
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Cross-curricular links
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each and display the Presentation: Quizmaster. Read the slide and allow time for the children to complete the activity.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be provided with a copy of the Activity: Micro:bit program (V1) or (V2) or use slides 1 or 2 of the Presentation: Micro:bit code as a visual aid; should have support with verbal prompts; could rewatch the Pupil video: Programming an animal monitor video.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be able to suggest what code comes next when the video is paused; should be challenged to add further comments to explain more functions in the program itself.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: writing a
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Vocabulary definitions
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alert
A visual or audio message that warns someone or provides information.
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ambient
In the surrounding area.
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Example work
Auckley School, Doncaster
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In this unit
Assessment - D&T Y5: Digital world: Monitoring devices
Lesson 1: Monitoring devices
Lesson 2: Programming an animal monitor
Lesson 3: Plastic
Lesson 4: 3D CAD skills
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 11th December, 2024
