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ICT at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 7: Measuring physical data

QCA
About this unit

In this unit pupils learn how to use a computer and remote sensors to measure changes in the physical environment. They compare the use of computerised and manual methods and describe the advantages (and disadvantages) of each.

Through this unit pupils will develop the underpinning knowledge, skills and understanding about datalogging they will need to support their work in other subjects, eg science, geography.

This unit is expected to take approximately 4 hours.


Sections in this unit

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1. Activity 1
2. Activity 2 (1)
3. Activity 2 (2)
4. Activity 3