Monitoring environmental conditions and changes
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In this unit pupils learn that devices can be connected to a computer to monitor and measure changes in environmental conditions.They gain an understanding of computer monitoring of external conditions.
This unit links with the ICT key stage 2 programme of study 2b (monitoring events such as changes in temperature) and with the science key stage 2 programme of study Sc1, Scientific Enquiry 2f (making systematic observations and measurements including the use of ICT for datalogging).
Pupils should be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when working on Unit 6C 'Control and monitoring - What happens when...?'
 5f Lite (ICT Lites are concise sheets showing the objectives, key skills and techniques to be taught, without the suggested teaching activities.)
Assessment: Pupil Self Review Statements
Teaching Activities l Resources
 Teaching Activities
 Photographic guide to using LogIT in investigations
Introduction to Control and Simulations - NGfL Cymru
Monitoring change with a Datameter - Case Study
Similar investigations can be carried out using other data logging equipment such as Logit Explorer.
Using ICT to monitor the weather - Case Study
For teachers considering setting up a weather station in a primary school, this report gives practical advice on installing the equipment, accessing the data and using the recorded information in the curriculum. The pages also show how satellite images taken from the Internet may be used to support teaching and learning.
Possible cross curricular link
Geography Unit 21 How can we improve the area we can see from our window?
Science 4C Keeping Warm
5F Changing Sounds
Teaching Resources
Lesson plan with resources from Lancashire
lancsngfl.ac.uk
ICT Scheme of work from Greenwich
A complete set of resources linked to the QCA scheme of work with lesson plans, activities, downloadable resources and more.
lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/greenwich
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