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Introduction
In the unit 'Alarms', # developed an understanding of a simple electrical control through the designing and making of an alarm system. ^ was also introduced to the idea of feedback. The designing and making assignment involved an alarm system to protect a valuable artefact which has been brought into the classroom. # experimented with the use of a control program.
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Investigation
Section 1: Investigative, disassembly and evaluative activities (IDEAs)


^ could recognise the uses to which alarm systems could be put.
^ understands the dangers of mains electricity.
^ knows that different switches work in different ways.
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PracticalTasks
Section 2: Focused practical tasks (FPTs)


^ was able to use and understand the word 'feedback'.
^ could produce a range of working circuits by using different kinds of switches.
^ was able to use a computer control program to control outputs eg LEDs, bulbs, buzzers.
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Making
Section 3: Design and make assignment (DMA) Design and make an alarm that will protect something


# could apply what ^ had learnt during the investigation and practical task stages in the final designing and making stage.
# was able to develop a working prototype of ~ design solution.
# was able to produce a design sheet for the final product.
^ could discuss and finalise ~ design.
^ created an alarm system.
^ has used a control box/program.
^ evaluated the effectiveness of ~ system.
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