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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Information Technology IT
Lesson Topic: Describe sensor applications in monitoring (weather, healthcare)
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe how sensors convert physical phenomena into electrical signals for monitoring.
  • Identify key characteristics of sensors and explain their relevance to weather and healthcare applications.
  • Compare sensor types used in weather stations and health‑monitoring devices.
  • Explain the data‑flow architecture of a monitoring system from sensing to presentation.
  • Evaluate appropriate sensor selection for a given monitoring scenario.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Computer with internet access
  • PowerPoint slides covering sensor concepts
  • Handout with sensor comparison table
  • Sample sensor datasheets (temperature, humidity, PPG)
  • Worksheet for scenario analysis
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:

Show a short video clip of a weather station and a wearable health monitor to capture interest. Ask students what common element links these devices. Explain that they will explore how sensors enable monitoring in both contexts and outline the success criteria: identify sensor types, describe system architecture, and compare applications.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5'): Students list everyday devices that monitor conditions and share responses.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Define sensors and key characteristics using slides.
  3. Interactive activity (12'): In pairs, examine provided sensor datasheets and match each to weather or healthcare applications.
  4. Demonstration (8'): Show a simple Arduino‑based temperature sensor feeding data to a display; discuss conversion and communication layers.
  5. Scenario analysis (10'): Groups choose either a remote weather station or a home health kit and outline the five‑layer architecture on a worksheet.
  6. Plenary quiz (5'): Quick Kahoot! to check understanding of sensor types and system flow.
Conclusion:

Summarise that sensors transform physical data into digital information, enabling monitoring across weather and health domains. Students complete an exit ticket describing one sensor they would select for a new monitoring system and why. For homework, they research a novel sensor technology and prepare a short summary for the next class.