Product analysis with the BBC Microbit

Analyse an existing personal alarm system

This is one of a series of resources to support the use of the BBC micro:bit in Design and Technology lessons.

Schools are busy environments and it is easy for learner’s bags to be left unattended, taken by mistake or even stolen. Alarm systems using embedded electronics and programmable components can be developed to protect the property of learners during the school day.

In this unit of learning, learners will research, program and develop a working school bag alarm system using the BBC micro:bit.

Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity, learners will carry out an analysis of an existing, commercially available personal alarm system.

The activity sheet includes teachers’ notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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