Weekly outline

  • General

  • 30 January - 5 February

  • Term1 Week2

    Kia ora...

    My name is Mr Taha and I am going to be your digital technology teacher throughout the year.

    In this course we are going to explore and use wide variety of digital platforms and electronic components in circuits. We will start this week by learning about computational thinking.


          


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking 

    • understand the binary numbers with a link to how computers work


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps

    Activities:

    • Computational thinking - task1

    • Binary numbers - task2 on Google Classroom




    Homework:
    use Scratch app to extend your code to a more complex one.

    Google Classroom Link: 

    https://classroom.google.com/c/NTg4MTMwNDk5OTUx?cjc=p2raqny

    Google Classroom Code: p2raqny


  • Term1 Week3

    Kia ora

    We will continue learning about computational thinking. This week we will go over binary numbers and introduce Hour of Code website.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking 

    • understand the binary numbers with a link to how computers work

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Computational thinking - task1

    • Binary numbers - task2 on Google Classroom

    • Introduction to Hour of code - Google classroom





  • Term1 Week4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how to analyse and interpret codes inorder to integerate with other learning areas to design and make an educational game using hour of code website
    • We are EXPLORING...
    • We are EXPLORING...

    Kia ora

    We will continue learning about computational thinking. This week we will go over binary numbers and introduce Hour of Code website.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking 

    • understand the binary numbers with a link to how computers work

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Computational thinking - 

    • Introduction to Hour of code - Google classroom

    .

  • Term1 Week5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how to analyse and interpret codes inorder to integerate with other learning areas to design and make an educational game using hour of code website
    • We are EXPLORING...
    • We are EXPLORING...

    Kia ora

    We will continue learning about computational thinking. This week we will go over binary numbers and introduce Hour of Code website.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking 

    • understand the binary numbers with a link to how computers work

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Hour of code - Google classroom



  • Term1 Week6

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on how to develop a design for an educational game to solve problems in a school academic subject
    • We are FOCUSING...
    • We are FOCUSING...
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how to analyse and interpret codes inorder to integerate with other learning areas to design and make an educational game using hour of code website
    • We are EXPLORING...
    • We are EXPLORING...

    Kia ora

    We will continue learning about computational thinking. This week we will go over binary numbers and introduce Hour of Code website.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking 

    • understand the binary numbers with a link to how computers work

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Hour of code - Google classroom

    • Assesment document on Google classroom




  • Term1 Week7

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on how to develop a design for an educational game to solve problems in a school academic subject
    • We are FOCUSING...
    • We are FOCUSING...

    Kia oraWe will continue working on hour of code website to design our educational game for a chosen client.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking.

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Hour of code - Google classroom

    • Assesment document on Google classroo




  • Term1 Week8

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to use the coding skills we learned earlier in this course so that we can use it to design and create an educational game to solve academic challenge.

    Kia ora

    We will continue working on hour of code website to design our educational game for a chosen client.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking.

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Hour of code - Google classroom

    • Assesment document on Google classroo



  • Term1 Week9

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to use the coding skills we learned earlier in this course so that we can use it to design and create an educational game to solve academic challenge.

    Kia ora

    We will continue working on hour of code website to design our educational game for a chosen client.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking.

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Hour of code - Google classroom


  • Term1 Week10

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on our jeourney of designing and creating an educational game and evaluate how well the code went and to test and evaluate the effeciancy of the code and as per the stakeholder feedback

    Kia ora

    We will continue working on hour of code website to design our educational game for a chosen client.


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of computational thinking.

    • understand basic coding using Hour of code website.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • use computational thinking to write a simple program on a computer using logical steps
    • use hour of code platform to code my educational game

    Activities:

    • Hour of code - Google classroom





  • School Holidays Week1

  • School Holidays Week2

  • Term2 Week1

    Kia ora...

    Welcome back to a new term. 

    We will start learning about electronics and circuits this term. This week we will learn about electronic components and their symbols and use.

    Premium Vector | Electronic component isometric set illustration isolated .  electronics and electrical technology concept.   Electronic Symbols Activity & A3 poster | Teaching Resources


    Success Criteria:

    I can identify electronic components and their symbols in a circuit and explain their use.

    Activities:

    1. Electronic components and their symbols activity on google classroom

    Further Learning:
    Extend your knowledge of electronic symbols by visiting Technology Student websiteL

    https://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/elecex.htm



  • Term2 Week2


  • Term2 Week3

    Kia ora...

    This week we will start to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.











    Success Criteria:

    1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

    2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

    3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

    4- I can solder correctly and safely.

    Activities:

    • Link to Simple Electric circuit :


    • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
    • Practical activity of soldering


  • Term2 Week4

    Kia ora...

    We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.






    Success Criteria:

    1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

    2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

    3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

    4- I can solder correctly and safely.

    Activities:

    • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

    • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
    • Practical activity of soldering




  • Term2 Week5

    • Kia ora...

      We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.






      Success Criteria:

      1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

      2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

      3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

      4- I can solder correctly and safely.

      Activities:

      • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

      • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
      • Practical activity of soldering





  • Term2 Week6

    • Kia ora...

      We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.

      Success Criteria:

      1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

      2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

      3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

      4- I can solder correctly and safely.

      Activities:

      • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

      • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
      • Practical activity of soldering











  • Term2 Week7

    • Kia ora...

      We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.

      Success Criteria:

      1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

      2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

      3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

      4- I can solder correctly and safely.

      Activities:

      • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

      • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
      • Practical activity of soldering






  • Term2 Week 8

    Kia ora...

    We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.

    Success Criteria:

    1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

    2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

    3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

    4- I can solder correctly and safely.

    Activities:

    • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

    • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
    • Practical activity of soldering








  • Term2 Week9

    Kia ora...

    We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.

    Success Criteria:

    1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

    2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

    3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

    4- I can solder correctly and safely.

    Activities:

    • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

    • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
    • Practical activity of soldering




  • Term2 Week10

    Kia ora...

    We will continue learning about how to construct our firs LED circuit using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.

    Success Criteria:

    1- I can draw a simple LED circuit on Tinkercad : https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6pCm4c0kQ0I-surprising-hango/editel?tenant=circuits

    2- I can construct a simple LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

    3- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

    4- I can solder correctly and safely.

    Activities:

    • Link to Simple Electric circuit :

    • Visit Simple LED circuit in the introduction to digital technology document.
    • Practical activity of soldering


  • School Holidays Week1

  • School Holidays Week2

  • Term3 Week1

    Kia ora...

    In this week we will build our transister - Capacitor circuit  using Tinkercar software and then with electronic components with breadboard. we will also use soldering to make an actual circuit on cardboard.

    Success Criteria:


    1- I can construct a simple parallel and series LED circuit using breadboard and electronic component

    2- I can use the multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, current and continuity circuits

    3- I can solder correctly and safely.

    4-I can construct a transister - Capacitor circuit and explain how transitor works

    5- I can use and explain how LDR works

    Activities:

    • Link to Simple Electric circuit :
    • Construct a transistor - Capacitor circuit  using Tinkercad software then build on actual breadboard and components.
    • Practical activity of soldering.

    https://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/capac1.htm







  • Term3 Week2

  • Term3 week3

    9DGT Assessment-2: Electronic Components, Symbols and circuits

  • Term3 Week4

    Kia ora...

    Welcome back to the digital technology course. I hope you have had a great school break and recharged your batteries for a new term.

    Welcome to term2.

    This week we will start learning about the 555 timer integrated circuits.

         


    Learning Intentions: 

    use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

    Activities:

    1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
    2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
    3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
    4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
    5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
    6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
    7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

    You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

    diagrams and pictures are loaded on your weekly course page









  • Term3 Week5

    • Kia ora...


      This week we will continue learning about the 555 timer integrated circuits.

           


      Learning Intentions: 

      use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

      Activities:

      1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
      2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
      3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
      4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
      5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
      6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
      7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

      You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

      diagrams and pictures are loaded on your weekly course page










  • Term3 Week6

    • Kia ora...


      Steady Hand Game Using 555 Timer

           


      Learning Intentions: 

      use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

      Activities:

      1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
      2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
      3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
      4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
      5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
      6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
      7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

      You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

      Construct the steady hand game using 555 timer.

      Follow the photos for instructions:



  • Term3 Week7

    • Kia ora...


      Steady Hand Game Using 555 Timer

           


      Learning Intentions: 

      use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

      Activities:

      1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
      2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
      3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
      4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
      5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
      6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
      7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

      You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

      Construct the steady hand game using 555 timer.

      Follow the photos for instructions:

  • Term3 Week8

    Kia ora...


    Steady Hand Game Using 555 Timer

         


    Learning Intentions: 

    use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

    Activities:

    1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
    2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
    3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
    4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
    5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
    6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
    7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

    You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

    Construct the steady hand game using 555 timer.

    Follow the photos for instructions:







  • Term3 week9

    Kia ora...


    Steady Hand Game Using 555 Timer

         


    Learning Intentions: 

    use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

    Activities:

    1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
    2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
    3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
    4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
    5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
    6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
    7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

    You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

    Construct the steady hand game using 555 timer.

    Follow the photos for instructions:









  • Term3 Week10

    Kia ora...


    Steady Hand Game Using 555 Timer

         

    Learning Intentions: 

    use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

    Activities:

    1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
    2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
    3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
    4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
    5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
    6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
    7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

    You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

    Construct the steady hand game using 555 timer.

    Follow the photos for instructions:










  • School Holidays Week1

  • School Holidays Week2

  • Term4 Week1

    Kia ora...


    Steady Hand Game Using 555 Timer

         

    Learning Intentions: 

    use a 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) to operate an output for a specific amount of time


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    construct a working prototype circuit using a 555 IC

    Activities:

    1. insert the 555 into the breadboard, connect the power supply connections
    2. test for a voltage between the power pins, pin 1 = negative and pin  8 = positive
    3. when a voltage has been established, disconnect the 9V battery
    4. look at the Tinkercad circuit diagram, learn the component symbols and where the components are connected to
    5. insert the components as per the bread board diagram - connection wires must be straight and flat on the board - NO SPAGHETTI WIRES 
    6. the switch will be made from two pieces of hook-up wire
    7. test it, LED should be on and then off for about 1 second

    You may find this website useful: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/

    Construct the steady hand game using 555 timer.

    Follow the photos for instructions:










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