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Smart Buildings and the Internet of Things Lesson PlanSmart Buildings and the Internet of Things Lesson Plan
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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6th - 9th
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STEM
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Smart Buildings and the Internet of Things

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Is your building a smart building? Pupils learn what makes a building smart and about the internet of things. After viewing several videos on the topic, they conduct an activity collecting data from sensors and brainstorm ways to improve their school buildings using smart technology.

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Concepts

the internet, engineering design, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • If the school has a robotics team, have them provide their expertise with sensor equipment
  • Take a field trip to a local smart building, if possible

Classroom Considerations

  • At the very least, you need a set of room thermometers for the activity

Pros

  • Includes an optional writing activity
  • Provides methods to expand and extend the activity based on available equipment

Cons

  • None

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