1. Learning Area
1.1. Major: Design Technologies
1.2. Secondary: Science – Earth and Space Science
2. Learning Experience Focus
2.1. Digital Technologies Processes and Production Skills
2.1.1. ... present different types of data using simple software to create information ... (ACTDIP009)
3. Content Descriptor
3.1. Digital Technologies Knowledge and Understanding
3.1.1. Explore and use a range of digital systems with peripheral devices for different purposes... (ACTDIK007)
3.2. Digital Technologies Processes and Production Skills
3.2.1. ... present different types of data using simple software to create information ... (ACTDIP009)
3.3. Science Inquiry Skills: Communicating
3.3.1. Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, ... and simple reports (ACSIS071)
4. Other Learning Experiences
4.1. Learning Experience 2
4.1.1. 1. Build first stage of data logging weather station.
4.1.2. 2. Begin documenting project using Aurasma and iPads
4.1.3. Assessment of progress by teacher (Formative)
4.1.3.1. checklist (Stage 1)
4.2. Learning Experience 3
4.2.1. 1. Build second stage of data logging weather station.
4.2.2. 2. Continue documenting project using Aurasma and iPads
4.2.3. Assessment of progress by teacher (Formative)
4.2.3.1. checklist (Stages 1 & 2)
4.3. Learning Experience 4
4.3.1. 1. Build third (final) stage of data logging weather station.
4.3.2. 2. Continue documenting project using Aurasma and iPads
4.3.3. Assessment of progress by teacher (Formative)
4.3.3.1. checklist (Stages 1, 2 & 3)
4.4. Passive Data Logging
4.4.1. Collection of data over month by data loggers (some monitoring required)
4.5. Learning Experience 5
4.5.1. 1. Extract and analyse data from data logging weather stations
4.5.2. 2. Preparation of Aura by group student
4.5.3. 3. Assessment of Aura
4.5.3.1. Peer Review Form (2 Stars and a Question)
4.5.3.2. Rubric (4x4 criteria)
4.5.4. 4. Sharing some Auras with class
5. Aim for Term’s work in this unit
5.1. Study of weather using data logging weather stations we will build using Arduino microcomputers and temperature/humidity sensors.
5.2. Presentation of reports of our process (building, programming and operating our weather stations) and our conclusions about weather using Auras we make using Aurasma and iPads.
6. Instruction about weather topic
6.1. Weather Station video
6.2. Review of weather station equipment
6.2.1. Thermometer (Max/Min)
6.2.2. Rain Gauge
6.2.3. Frost Gauge
6.2.3.1. Relevance to Perth?
6.3. What weather information for us?
7. Introduction of them of Term’s work in this unit
7.1. Study of weather using data logging weather stations we will build using Arduino microcomputers and temperature sensors.
7.2. Presentation of reports of our process (building, programming and operating our weather stations) and our conclusions about weather using Auras we make using Aurasma and iPads
8. Task for this lesson
8.1. 1. Instruction and Shared practice of Aurasma process
8.2. 2. Preparation of Aura by each student
8.3. 3. Assessment of Aura
8.3.1. Peer Review Form (2 Stars and a Question)
8.3.2. Rubric (4x4 criteria)