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Educational Use
Students learn about homeostasis and create models by constructing simple feedback systems using Arduino boards, temperature sensors, LEDs and Arduino code. Starting with pre-written code, students instruct LEDs to activate in response to the sensor detecting a certain temperature range. They determine appropriate temperature ranges and alter the code accordingly. When the temperature range is exceeded, a fan is engaged in order to achieve a cooling effect. In this way, the principle of homeostasis is demonstrated. To conclude, students write summary paragraphs relating their models to biological homeostasis.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Career and Technical Education
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Provider:
- TeachEngineering
- Author:
- Aaron Lamplugh
- Date Added:
- 02/07/2017