What sort of light will work for you?
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Introduction
In this tutorial you can learn more about the subject knowledge required to teach the unit and effective ways of teaching this unit.
The Big Task in "What sort of light will work for you?" is design and make a lighting device to be used in a particular situation - reading under the bedclothes, signalling, lighting a tent. The device will be constructed from card, found materials and technical components. It will be powered by a battery and controlled by switches
This is Screen 1. To get to Screens 2 to 5 click on one of the numbers above.
Screen 1. Introduction to the tutorial
Screen 2. Understanding batteries
Screen 3. Understanding switches
Screen 4. Alternative frameworks
Screen 5. Fault finding
You will find additional information and activities by clicking on the More? and Try this! cards at the bottom of each screen.
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