About the resource: Our "Explore Electronics" PowerPoint is a support tool designed for educators to introduce hands-on electronics to their students. This resource empowers teachers to demystify electronics in the classroom by using real-world components. It features engaging visuals, step-by-step guides to build simple circuits, notes to assist explaining concepts, and extension challenges for faster moving students, making it accessible for both novices and seasoned educators. By fostering a
Component Placemats: Designed to be printed for student use. This resource complements the Lesson Slides and Teaching Guide - Ultrasound Spy Robots (linked below) Student Reflection Printables based on the Australian Curriculum’s process and production skills. Independent research and labeling activityRobot body design Investigate real-world applicationsCircuit breakdown tasksAbout the Lesson: This hands-on learning experience builds on a foundational understanding of basic circuits and introdu
About the Lesson: This hands-on learning experience builds on a foundational understanding of basic circuits and introduces students to the world of robotics and sensors. Requiring no prior coding or Arduino knowledge, students will build their very own Spy Robots using ultrasound sensors, electronic components and an Arduino microcontroller. This activity provides step-by-step assembly and pre-written code. The lesson slides also include an active link giving access to the pre-written code and
Block Code: Designed to be displayed digitally and printed for student use. This resource complements the Lesson Slides and Teaching Guide - Ultrasound Spy Robots (linked below) Landscape cards to display for students showing the completed block code to match the Tinkercad simulation for this project. Additionally, there are cut-and-paste block code elements that can be used as a screen-free activity as students learn about coding and the specific programming that has been written for this proje
Component Placemats: Designed to be displayed digitally and for student use. This resource complements the Lesson Slides and Teaching Guide - Ultrasound Spy Robots (linked below) Landscape cards to display for students providing visuals for the components required. There is a coloured copy for digital display and a print-friendly version for student use. This could be used as a labelling activity, helping students familiarise themselves with the electrical components, as well as a cut-and-paste