Unit 2 - Data Collection Using the Temperature Sensor
In this unit, you will explore how the M:B can be used for data collection using the integrated thermometer feature.
Themes: Data collection, Temperature sensor, Thermometer.
Input & Output is the communication between a digital device and the outside world (a human or another digital device).
Input is data that a computer or device receives.
Output is data that a computer or device produces.
The M:B has different inputs and outputs that you will explore in this next challenge.
Watch the following video about Input & Output.
Watch the following video about the M:B Temperature Sensor.
Using the M:B to Collect Data
As you saw in the first unit, the Micro:Bit has a variety of integrated sensors. These sensors are a great way to collect data for furthur scientific investigation. For this next challenge, you are invited to explore data collection using the integrated temperature sensor (thermometer).
The M:B's temperature sensor is the input device and the temperature reading displayed on the M:B is the output device.
Ready for your next challenge?
Let's learn how to... Use the thermometer to collect data.
Challenge #3 - Make a Simple Thermometer
For this challenge, you will use the M:B's built-in temperature sensor to show how hot or how cold it is in a specific place.
Use this Thermometer Lab sheet to collect your different temperature readings.
TEACHER TIP! This challenge can be used to integrate a variety of scientific concepts. Also, the micro:bit can save data as a CSV file.
GOING FURTHER
...Try coding the same challenge using different blocks of code.
...Explore temperature projects.
...Explore input/output projects.
Keeping Track of Your Code & Process
Don't forget to keep track of your code! Use the tracking document provided by your teacher to save and track your M:B projects.