Course overview
This curriculum is designed to introduce students aged 13 to 15 to the Internet of Things (IoT) using Arduino and Wi-Fi board extensions. The course is divided into six one-hour sessions, each focusing on different aspects of IoT and practical projects to enhance learning.
Session 1: Introduction to Arduino and IoT Concepts
- Objective: Understand the basics of Arduino and the Internet of Things.
- Activities:
- Overview of Arduino: What it is, its components, and its applications.
- Introduction to IoT: Definition, examples, and significance in everyday life.
- Discussion on how Arduino can be used in IoT projects.
- Hands-On Activity: Set up the Arduino IDE and run a simple "Hello World" program to blink an LED.
Session 2: Exploring Sensors and Actuators
- Objective: Learn about various sensors and actuators used in IoT applications.
- Activities:
- Introduction to different types of sensors (temperature, light, ultrasonic) and actuators (motors, LEDs).
- How to connect sensors and actuators to the Arduino board.
- Hands-On Activity: Connect a temperature sensor to the Arduino and display the readings on the Serial Monitor.
Session 3: Introduction to Wi-Fi Modules
- Objective: Understand how to connect Arduino to the internet using Wi-Fi modules.
- Activities:
- Overview of Wi-Fi modules (e.g., ESP8266) and their role in IoT.
- Setting up the Wi-Fi module with Arduino.
- Hands-On Activity: Connect the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module and write a program to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Session 4: Sending and Receiving Data
- Objective: Learn how to send and receive data over the internet.
- Activities:
- Introduction to HTTP requests and how they work in IoT.
- Overview of APIs and their use in IoT applications.
- Hands-On Activity: Create a simple web server on the Arduino to send sensor data to a web page.
Session 5: Building a Simple IoT Project
- Objective: Apply learned concepts to build a simple IoT project.
- Activities:
- Project planning: Discuss ideas for a simple IoT project (e.g., a weather station or smart light).
- Break down the project into components and tasks.
- Hands-On Activity: Start building the chosen project, focusing on connecting sensors and setting up the Wi-Fi module.
Session 6: Project Completion and Presentation
- Objective: Complete the IoT project and present it to the group.
- Activities:
- Finalize the project, troubleshoot any issues, and ensure functionality.
- Prepare a short presentation on the project: what was built, how it works, and its potential applications.
- Hands-On Activity: Each group presents their project, demonstrating its functionality and discussing their learning experience.
Additional Resources
- Materials Needed:
- Arduino starter kits (including breadboards, LEDs, resistors, and sensors).
- Wi-Fi modules (e.g., ESP8266).
- Laptops with Arduino IDE installed.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of IoT and Arduino.
- Gain hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Develop problem-solving and teamwork skills through project-based learning.
本課程旨在向13至15歲的學生介紹使用Arduino和Wi-Fi擴展板的物聯網(IoT)概念。課程分為六個一小時的單元,每個單元專注於物聯網的不同方面及實踐項目,以增強學習效果。
第一單元:Arduino及物聯網概念介紹
- 目標:了解Arduino及物聯網的基本概念。
- 活動:
- Arduino概述:介紹Arduino的組成部分及其應用。
- 物聯網介紹:定義、範例及其在日常生活中的重要性。
- 討論Arduino在物聯網項目中的應用。
- 動手活動:設置Arduino IDE並運行簡單的“Hello World”程序,使LED閃爍。
第二單元:探索傳感器和執行器
- 目標:學習物聯網應用中使用的各種傳感器和執行器。
- 活動:
- 介紹不同類型的傳感器(溫度、光、超聲波)和執行器(馬達、LED)。
- 如何將傳感器和執行器連接到Arduino板上。
- 動手活動:將溫度傳感器連接到Arduino,並在序列監視器上顯示讀數。
第三單元:Wi-Fi模組介紹
- 目標:了解如何使用Wi-Fi模組將Arduino連接到互聯網。
- 活動:
- Wi-Fi模組概述(例如ESP8266)及其在物聯網中的作用。
- 設置Wi-Fi模組與Arduino的連接。
- 動手活動:連接ESP8266 Wi-Fi模組,編寫程序以連接到Wi-Fi網絡。
第四單元:發送和接收數據
- 目標:學習如何通過互聯網發送和接收數據。
- 活動:
- 介紹HTTP請求及其在物聯網中的工作原理。
- 概述API及其在物聯網應用中的使用。
- 動手活動:在Arduino上創建一個簡單的網頁伺服器,以將傳感器數據發送到網頁上。
第五單元:構建簡單的物聯網項目
- 目標:應用所學概念來構建一個簡單的物聯網項目。
- 活動:
- 項目規劃:討論簡單物聯網項目的想法(例如:氣象站或智能燈)。
- 將項目分解為組件和任務。
- 動手活動:開始構建所選項目,重點連接傳感器和設置Wi-Fi模組。
第六單元:項目完成與展示
- 目標:完成物聯網項目並向小組展示。
- 活動:
- 完成項目,排除任何問題,確保功能正常。
- 準備簡短的項目展示:介紹所構建的內容、工作原理及其潛在應用。
- 動手活動:每個小組展示其項目,演示功能並討論學習經歷。
附加資源
- 所需材料:
- Arduino入門套件(包括面包板、LED、電阻和傳感器)。
- Wi-Fi模組(例如ESP8266)。
- 安裝Arduino IDE的筆記本電腦。
- 學習成果:
- 理解物聯網及Arduino的基本概念。
- 獲得傳感器、執行器和Wi-Fi連接的實踐經驗。
- 通過基於項目的學習發展解決問題和團隊合作的技能。
本課程鼓勵創造力、批判性思維和實踐技能,為學生進一步探索技術和工程領域做好準備。