B6 Computing · Term 3 Week 9: Internet of Things (iot)

Lesson notes

Indicator: B6.6.8.1.2 - Give more examples of internet of things with a consumer part and an industrial/business segment.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the Internet of Things (IoT) using their own words, referencing the key idea of everyday objects connecting to the internet.
Sort at least five common IoT gadgets into either the consumer category or the industrial/business category.
List at least five examples of consumer IoT devices (like smart speakers, smart bulbs, smart locks) and explain their purpose.
List at least five examples of industrial/business IoT devices (like sensors in factories, farming equipment, delivery trackers) and explain their purpose.
Justify why a particular IoT device belongs to the consumer or industrial/business segment, giving a reason for their choice.

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Strand: Internet and Social Media (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Internet of Things (iot) (6.8)
Content standard: B6.6.8.1 - Demonstrate the use of Internet of Things (IoT)
Indicator: B6.6.8.1.2 - Give more examples of internet of things with a consumer part and an industrial/business segment.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 51
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Guide learners to list at least five gadgets used for IoT (e.g. Nest Smart Thermostat, Samsung SmartThings Hub, August Smart Lock, etc.)