Difference between revisions of "Electronics"
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| − | + | Electronics is a subject that is taught as part of the Technology curriculum. It is usualy taught by [[Mr Fitton|Mr Fitton]] allthough he openly admits he has no knowlage in the subject | |
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| + | Year 7 - Year 7's will oftan begin by making a LED display badge that lights up and flashes. This teaches basic knowlage of some electronic componants, theory's and practical work of making the badge(Polarity, soldering). The project also includes a graphical element where the pupil has to design the front of the badge. | ||
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| + | Year 8/9 - Years 8 and 9 advance on the original knowlage learned in making your badge. This project is based on making a "Cyber Pet". Pupils design and make a case, write their own program to customise what their "Cyber Pet" does and assemble the circuitry required to make it work. | ||
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| + | ==GCSE== | ||
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| + | Electronics is not available to choose as a GCSE at the end of year 9 although anyone intrested in gaining this additional qualification can ask Mr Fitton about it and complete the coursework in their own time. | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 28 September 2010
Electronics is a subject that is taught as part of the Technology curriculum. It is usualy taught by Mr Fitton allthough he openly admits he has no knowlage in the subject
Projects
Year 7 - Year 7's will oftan begin by making a LED display badge that lights up and flashes. This teaches basic knowlage of some electronic componants, theory's and practical work of making the badge(Polarity, soldering). The project also includes a graphical element where the pupil has to design the front of the badge.
Year 8/9 - Years 8 and 9 advance on the original knowlage learned in making your badge. This project is based on making a "Cyber Pet". Pupils design and make a case, write their own program to customise what their "Cyber Pet" does and assemble the circuitry required to make it work.
GCSE
Electronics is not available to choose as a GCSE at the end of year 9 although anyone intrested in gaining this additional qualification can ask Mr Fitton about it and complete the coursework in their own time.
