KS2 What Is a Robot?
In this lesson, students are introduced to robots, including ones that exist in their everyday lives. They learn about the kinds of things that robots do, the ...
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KS1 / FP What is a robot?
There is no single definition of a robot. This lesson helps learners find out what robots are and the sotrs of things they can do. Aims Describe what a robot is and identify examples of robots ...
KS2 Finding out about sensors
Sensors are devices that 'detect' or 'sense' and respond to changes in their environment. They are very important in control technology.
FP/KS1 Understanding input and output
This lesson introduces the idea of 'control technology' by looking at some familiar machines and appliances and how they are controlled.
MakeyMakey Quick Start
This straight forward tutorial from Sparkfun has everything you need to get started with MaKeyMaKey all on one handy web page.
MaKeyMaKey – What’s the point?
This is a question I’ve been asked a few times by teachers. It’s lots of fun but what are the kids actually learning? Well for a start setting up the MaKeyMaKey is like setting up a ...