By the end of the lesson you will:

1. Be able to describe a range of sensors.

2. Be able to explain possible uses for the sensors.

3. Be able to describe a range of control devices.

Lesson Objectives

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Think, Pair, Share

Task 1• Draw a simple roller coaster in the front of your

books similar to the one below.• Spend no more than 5 minutes doing this.

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Sensors

• We will come back to your diagrams in a short while….

• What is a sensor?– An input device which measures a physical

quantity that is constantly changing.

• Which sensors would you find around school?

Sensors

Sensors

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Sensors

Sensors

Sensors

Sensors

Sensors

Sensors

Output Devices

Motors Buzzers

Heaters Lights/Lamps

Challenge – Part 1• Terry the Manager of Tradi Theme Park is designing a new rollercoaster.

• He needs your help deciding where the following input/output devices can be used:

– Thermostat - Motors– Pressure sensor - Buzzers– Light sensor - Heaters– Motion sensor - Lights/Lamps

- Speakers

• In your teams decide how, where and why each device can be used.

• All devices must be used at least once.

• You will be asked to share your findings at the end of the lesson.

Challenge – Part 2

• Summarise/combine your findings in the centre of your sheets.

• Once you are happy with the draft plan of the ride, write the summary in your books.

• For each device:- Where- How- Why

Plenary

• Share your ideas with the class.

• What have you learnt?

• How did you learn best today?

Homework

On the sheet you have been given:

• Write a definition for the following keywords and where they can be used (not on a rollercoaster).

– Thermostat - Motors– Pressure sensor - Buzzers– Light sensor - Heaters

- Lights/Lamps