Design & Technology

Bionic animals

Key Stage 3, Design & Technology, Pet tech

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Intro Quiz
Video
Exit Quiz
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Bionic animals

In this lesson, we are going to look at how systems can be used to create our own bionic pets.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.This is a symbol for an LED (light emitting diode). Why are there arrows on this symbol?

Look at this component symbol

The arrows show the direction that the light goes in.The arrows show that light is being emitted from the diode.The arrow show the direction of electrical current.

1/5

Q2.Which of these components is NOT an output component?

Push switch.Buzzer.LED.Speaker.

2/5

Q3.What of the following is a sensor?

A component that monitors change in a circuit.An output component.A type of prosthetic.A type of speaker.

3/5

Q4.What does a thermistor monitor change in?

Light levels.Temperature.Sound.Movement.

4/5

Q5.To activate the micro:bit you can use the shake option. What sort of sensor is being used?

Look at this image of a micro:bit

Sound.Temperature.Light.Motion.

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.This is a symbol for an LED (light emitting diode). Why are there arrows on this symbol?

Look at this component symbol

The arrows show the direction that the light goes in.The arrows show that light is being emitted from the diode.The arrow show the direction of electrical current.

1/5

Q2.Which of these components is NOT an output component?

Push switch.Buzzer.LED.Speaker.

2/5

Q3.What of the following is a sensor?

A component that monitors change in a circuit.An output component.A type of prosthetic.A type of speaker.

3/5

Q4.What does a thermistor monitor change in?

Light levels.Temperature.Sound.Movement.

4/5

Q5.To activate the micro:bit you can use the shake option. What sort of sensor is being used?

Look at this image of a micro:bit

Sound.Temperature.Light.Motion.

5/5

Video

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Quiz:

Bionic animals

Have a go at these questions from todays lesson

Q1.A prosthetic is...

is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.is a full scale limb which can be worn.

1/5

Q2.A prototype is...

is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.is a full scale limb which can be worn.

2/5

Q3.Bionic...

is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.is a full scale limb which can be worn.

3/5

Q4.A microswitch rests in which setting?

Always on.Normally open.Never closed.Normally closed.

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is the correct status of the diagram of the switch above?

Look at this diagram of a switch

The switch is a push to make switch and it is on.The switch is a micro switch with three outputs.The switch is off.The switch is definitely on.

5/5

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Quiz:

Bionic animals

Have a go at these questions from todays lesson

Q1.A prosthetic is...

is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.is a full scale limb which can be worn.

1/5

Q2.A prototype is...

is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.is a full scale limb which can be worn.

2/5

Q3.Bionic...

is a model of a product, this can be full size or scaled.is a limb which can be controlled electronically or mechanically.is a full scale limb which can be worn.

3/5

Q4.A microswitch rests in which setting?

Always on.Normally open.Never closed.Normally closed.

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is the correct status of the diagram of the switch above?

Look at this diagram of a switch

The switch is a push to make switch and it is on.The switch is a micro switch with three outputs.The switch is off.The switch is definitely on.

5/5

Lesson summary: Bionic animals

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