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Using Microcontrollers to Model Homeostasis
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | DiLacqua, Daniella Chu, HauYu Lamplugh, Aaron |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Description | Students learn about homeostasis and create models by constructing simple feedback systems using Arduino boards, temperature sensors, LEDs and Arduino code. Starting with pre-written code, students instruct LEDs to activate in response to the sensor detecting a certain temperature range. Students learn about homeostasis and create models by constructing simple feedback systems using Arduino boards, temperature sensors, LEDs and Arduino code. Starting with pre-written code, students instruct LEDs to activate in response to the sensor detecting a certain temperature range. They determine appropriate temperature ranges and alter the code accordingly. When the temperature range is exceeded, a fan is engaged in order to achieve a cooling effect. In this way, the principle of homeostasis is demonstrated. To conclude, students write summary paragraphs relating their models to biological homeostasis. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Polytechnic Institute of New York University Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Biology Life Science Science and Technology Model Living Systems Human Body LED Biological Homeostasis Biomimetics Negative Feedback Feedback Feedback System Homeostasis Biological System Regulation Body Process Temperature Circuitry Biomimicry Arduino |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT45M |
| Education Level | Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Biology Technical |
