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ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 5)

Unit 5E: Controlling devices

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About this unit

In this unit children learn how to control simple devices, such as buzzers, small motors and lights, using basic control boxes. They learn how to control devices by turning them on and off according to a set of instructions. This will be developed so that children understand how to sequence a set of instructions to get a desired outcome.

They will apply what they have learnt in this unit when learning about the built environment, for example traffic lights, or simple manufacturing processes.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. SETTING THE SCENE
2. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
3. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
4. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
5. INTEGRATED TASK