During year 10 students will learn a lot of the required theory preparing them for examples and for their controlled assessment in year 11. Theory is taught through 3 main projects supported with theory lessons. Project One: MP3 audio amplifier. Students are introduced into the world of Analogue Electronics and make a MP3 audio amplifier. They learn the difference between Digital and Analogue Electronics. Project Two: Choice of Electronic Game or Xylophone Students build and test a choice of either a Electronic Game or Xylophone using a pre-programmed PIC. This introduces them to further workshop tools and skills as well as further develop knowledge in Transistors and Intergrated Circuits. Project Three: End of year 10 mini project. Students learn how to design and make a Printed Circuit Board as well as research and developement skills. The mini projects use a PICAXE Microcontroller which students will programme to meet their own design brief. 2D design tools is used to design and make a simple case to hold their projects. |
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