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Making Sense of Sensors Lesson PlanMaking Sense of Sensors Lesson Plan
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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3rd - 12th
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Science
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Making Sense of Sensors

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Have small groups in your class construct working hygrometers as an example of the benefits of using sensors in engineering. This activity can be used during a weather unit when covering humidity or in a STEM activity as a preparation for learning how to use specific sensing equipment. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

humidity, hygrometers

Additional Tags

sensor, hygrometer, humidity, stem, science

Pros

  • Constructing a working apparatus provides youngsters with a sense of accomplishment
  • Adaptable to Common Core standards for science and technical subjects
  • Meets Next Generation Science Standards for middle school engineering
  • Thoroughly written teacher's notes and student handouts make the lesson procedures clear

Cons

  • Though the publisher states that this lesson can be used for a broad range of age levels, the reading level and activity complexity are best for middle school

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RI.5.8 RI.5.10 RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.5 RST.6-8.6 RST.6-8.8 RST.6-8.9 RST.6-8.10

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