Controlling Light
In this sequence of lessons, students will investigate how electrical energy can control light (circuitry) as they work in pairs to code their flashing lights using Arduino, to a piece of music.
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Year 6 Lesson plans
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Design and Technology project outline
Arduino Software Installation Guide
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Lesson one preview:
Controlling Light (40-60 mins)
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Lesson two preview:
Electrical Energy (90 mins)
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Lesson three preview:
Digital Systems (90 mins)
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Lesson four preview:
Flashing Lights (90 mins)
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