STEAM reflection

In Term 3, the students have been continuing their STEAM learning using the STEAM Electronics kits. They have been learning how to block code using the program Snap4Arduino. The purpose of this learning has been for the students to control one or more LED lights on an electronic arduino board using code. Each week the coding expectation increased and the students showed perseverance in achieving successful outcomes!

Learning Goal 1. To make an LED blink off/on by controlling voltage from 0V to 5V by programming the Arduino.

Learning Goal 2. To change the speed of blinking to such a high rate that the LED appears to be dimmer.

Learning Goal 3. To make the LED fade on and off by varying the voltage

1.What was I learning and why?


I have been learning how to make electronics by using Snap4arduino to make LEDs flash off and on alternatively, you need Snap4arduino to programme your electronic.


2.What did I do well and why?


Brylee is my partner for STEAM Kits , at first we were struggling so much , and then we started making our way through slowly . But we still need some help.


3.What challenged me ……?


Wiring things into breadboards and Arduino boards challenged me a lot probably because I was not using the diagram properly.


4.What would I do differently next time to make my learning more successful ….. ?

Make sure that my coding is correct with no help needed to improve my learning .


5.What have I enjoyed about the learning?


I enjoyed making electronics with Whaea Deb and Mrs Davan because I have done A LOT of coding and creativity and have enjoyed it positively.