Week 11 · Final Project: Build

Session 51: Project studio: kick-off and first subsystem

Project studio120 minNo new lesson

Learning outcomes

Build and prove the first subsystem of the final project
Start the staged integration log
Work to the build schedule

Kit and components

Learners' project parts and bench kits
Multimeters and oscilloscopes
Final project briefs and milestone sheets

Pre-reading about 15 min

Students read these on their phones before class. They are listed on the student Before class page.

Session plan

0:0010 min
Discuss
Stand-up
Each learner states today's goal in one sentence.
0:1095 min
Studio
Build the first subsystem
Learners wire and prove their riskiest subsystem first, logging each result. Check wiring safety at each bench before power.
1:4515 min
Wrap-up
Log check

Checkpoint: ready to move on?

Each learner has at least one subsystem proven and logged.

Extension for fast finishers

Prove a second subsystem.

Catch-up path

Learners still waiting for parts prototype the logic with the nearest kit equivalent.

Homework and practice

Update the build schedule and fault log.

Facilitator notes

Keep a board showing each learner's next milestone.