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QCA

ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 6)

Unit 6C: Control and monitoring - What happens when...?

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Objectives

Section 1: SETTING THE SCENE
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that computers can monitor physical factors

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Section 2: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that a switch can cause an event to occur
  • technique: to use 'If ...then...' and 'repeat forever'

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Section 3: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that a light sensor can monitor light and dark and trigger an event
  • technique: to use a light sensor

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Section 4: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that more than one input device can be used
  • technique: to use and program two input sockets

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Section 5: INTEGRATED TASK
Children should learn:
  • To develop a system that controls events in response to conditions

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Sections in this unit

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1. SETTING THE SCENE
2. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
3. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
4. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
5. INTEGRATED TASK