Week 8 ยท Sensors & Task B
Session 40: Review: sensors and displays
Learning outcomes
- Combine sensing, display and timing in one program
- Complete outstanding Code Along core work
- Check final project parts before the project weeks
Kit and components
- LCD, LDR and thermistor circuits
Pre-reading about 15 min
Students read these on their phones before class. They are listed on the student Before class page.
Session plan
- 0:0015 minQuiz
Weeks 7-8 quiz
- 0:1550 minBuild
Mini-project: light and temperature logger
LCD row 1 shows temperature and light level; a button cycles row 2 between the minimum, maximum and average since reset - all non-blocking.
- 1:0540 minCode Along
Catch-up or extension
- 1:4515 minDiscuss
Project check-ins
A quick one-to-one check on each final project's parts list.
Checkpoint: ready to move on?
Every learner has completed the core exercises in Code Along chapters 10-14.
Extension for fast finishers
- Code Along 11.6: Fade without blockingDeeperLaptop
- Code Along 12.6: Soft start, instant stopDeeperLaptop
Catch-up path
Homework and practice
Pre-reading for S41.
Facilitator notes
- Flex session: in a shorter course do the project check-ins during the S41 wrap-up.