Year 7

CORE PROGRAM

Sensor Tech

Year 7, 8 25 Students 1 Day Onsite 9:30am – 2:30pm Online N/A

A sensor is a device, module, machine, or subsystem whose purpose it is to detect events or changes in its environment and send the information to other electronics such as a computer.

Smartphones are a great example and have changed the way in which we interact with the world around us. They can track information such as steps taken, heart rate and temperature and the phone itself is navigated using a touch screen sensor.

This program introduces the concept of sensors, IoT (internet of Things) and real time data collection and enables students to understand the role they play in their lives using local examples. In Ballarat Sensor technology is being used to monitor rubbish levels, parking, lighting and environmental health, helping us to become a Smart City and improving outcomes for residents.

Session 1: Build basic skills in using Microbits and Microbits wifi to send information between them.

Session 2: Expand Microbits skills by adding kits such as Smart Home and/or extensions via a GPIO (general purpose input/output) board.

Session 3: Explore and innovate Microbits possibilities and share collective learning.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Understand how to code basic functions using Microbits and apply algorithmic thinking • Develop a basic understanding of “inputs and outputs” • Demonstrate an understand of the application of sensor technology and the IoT (Internet of Things) and use Microbits to prototype a concept

VCSSU104, VCDST045, VCDTCD040

PATHWAY POSSIBILITIES

@BTS

• Automation – Robotic Solutions • NAO – Humanoid Assistant Robots • Driving our future – Big Data • Mini Farmbot @FEDERATION TAFE & UNI

• Information Technology • Engineering & Manufacturing • Science • Nursing & Health CURRICULUM FOCUS

• Science • Digital Technologies • Health & Physical Education

CAPABILITIES

• Critical & Creative Thinking • Personal & Social

TECH KNOWLEDGE

• Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence • Data collection & analysis • Internet of Things & connected devices

INDUSTRY FOCUS

• Advanced Manufacturing • Information Technology • Digital innovation & connectivity • Health Sciences & Social

Assistance

21ST CENTURY SKILLS

• Systems Analysis • Programming • Technology Design • Operation Monitoring

JOBS OF THE FUTURE

• Algorithm Interpreter • Forensic Data Analyst • Weather Control Engineer • Machine Learning Developer