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Lesson Crosswalk Ages 9-12

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Lesson Crosswalk Ages 9-12

This table aligns each Ages 9-12 lesson with practical UK STEM outcomes.

| Lesson | Main Focus | Computing | Science / D&T / Maths | Suggested Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lesson 1 - Meet The Bluepill | Components and purpose | Identify input/output roles | D&T: identify parts and function | Labelled system diagram; explained board role | | Lesson 2 - LEDs GPIO And Blinking | Basic control | Sequence and simple program flow | Science: observe cause/effect over time | Blink routine adjusted and explained | | Lesson 3 - Commands Modes And State | State and commands | State change, command-response logic | Maths: compare mode values and transitions | Mode transition test record | | Lesson 4 - Displays Pixels And Graphics | Matrix display logic | Represent data on a grid | Maths: coordinates/patterns | Pixel pattern recreated from spec | | Lesson 5 - Distance Sensing With HCSR04 | Sensor input | Input-driven branching | Science: measurement and pattern spotting | Distance log and threshold behavior test | | Lesson 6 - Motion Sensing With MPU6050 | Motion data | Multiple live inputs and interpretation | Science: variable change and trend observation | Tilt/motion response routine and notes | | Lesson 7 - Wireless Control With HC05 And Android | Communication systems | Remote command flow | D&T: evaluate communication method | Wired vs wireless comparison notes | | Lesson 8 - Looking Inside The App And Firmware | System architecture | Explain front-end to firmware pipeline | D&T: system decomposition | Annotated flow from UI action to board response | | Lesson 9 - Mini Capstone Project | Project integration | Plan, build, debug integrated logic | D&T: prototype and evaluate | Working prototype plus design review | | Lesson 10 - Automation Tool And Control Logic | Control logic | Selection and repetition in real workflow | Maths: condition thresholds and timing | Automation sequence with test cases |

Optional Teacher Tags

Use these quick tags in lesson plans:

  • C-SEQ sequence
  • C-SEL selection
  • C-REP repetition
  • SCI-MEAS measurement
  • DT-PROT prototype/evaluate
  • M-DATA data/number reasoning

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Docs Library Browse pupil notes, technical deep dives, and device notes. Device Notes Jump straight into Bluepill, OLED, matrix, Bluetooth, and sonar hardware notes. Device Gallery See the hardware visually and open related resources.
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Breadboard Layouts Open the interactive wiring diagrams and layout variants. Biscuit Jar Test modules, previews, and saved projects in the main dashboard. Kitchen Create playful rules and actions for the board. Kitchen 8-12 Try the guided kids version with scenes and simpler rules.