Course Description
- Author:
- Aaron Lamplugh, Daniella DiLacqua, HauYu Chu,SMARTER RET Program, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York University
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Subject: - Career and Technical Education, Life Science,Biology
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Provider: - TeachEngineering
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Level: - Middle School, High School
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Grades: - Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
- Language:
- English
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Material Type: - Activity/Lab
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Media Format: - Text/HTML
- Abstract:
- Students learn about homeostasis and create models by constructing simple feedback systems using Arduino boards, temperature sensors, LEDs and Arduino code. Starting with pre-written code, students instruct LEDs to activate in response to the sensor detecting a certain temperature range. They determine appropriate temperature ranges and alter the code accordingly. When the temperature range is exceeded, a fan is engaged in order to achieve a cooling effect. In this way, the principle of homeostasis is demonstrated. To conclude, students write summary paragraphs relating their models to biological homeostasis.
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