Technology in Smart Solutions

Discover smart technology! Learn about Snap Circuits & Micro:Bit, and how code makes devices smart.

1. In your opinion, what is a Smart Technology? Answer in 2-3 complete sentences. (A Smart Technology is...) 2. The images below are all examples of Smart Technologies. 3. So what are Smart Solutions and Smart Technologies? Smart Technologies or Smart Solutions are electronic devices that you can program with computer code. Smart Watches, video game controllers, and self driving cars are all great examples of smart technology. 4. Which smart technology project do you think is the most interesting, and why? 1. Go to this website2. Spend 2-3 minutes looking at the different smart technology projects.3. Choose your favorite project.4. Answer this question: Which smart technology do you think is the most interesting, and why? 5. What technology will YOU be using in Smart Solutions? The first technology you will use in Level 1 of Smart Solutions are Snap Circuits. These are a great introduction to electricity, and allow you build and wire lights, sounds, alarms, and motors! Watch the video below to learn more. (Having trouble viewing the video? Click here.) What kinds of projects can you build with Snap Circuits? Lights Alarms Motors All of the above 6. Micro:Bits! Another awesome Smart Solutions technology. In Levels 2 and 3 of Smart Solutions, you will learn to program and wire Micro:Bits to make your very own smart projects. Watch the video below to learn more. (Having trouble viewing the video? Click here). What kinds of projects are you excited to build with the Micro:Bit? Answer in 2-3 complete sentences. (I am excited to build _ with the Micro:Bit because_) 7. Congratulations, you're done! You have completed your first Wizer Assignment. Save your work, click "Hand In Work", and continue working in the Rise Module.If you ever want to see your answers on this worksheet again, sign back in using the username and password you just created.