Solving Real-World Problems: The internet of things (IoT) is a way for students to collect and analyze real-world data to solve important problems. Today, almost every electronic device, even tiny ones, can be connected in some way to the internet. For that reason, it's critical to understand how data can move in and out of those devices! IoT lets us remotely control lights in our home, monitor our property and make data-informed decisions about our communities, factories, and businesses.

Students use App Inventor to perform data acquisition, then graph and analyze their results in the app!

Resources on Google Drive
Project 1: Message Me (Four Lessons)

• Setup and Preparation
• Connect a wireless sensor
• Send data (simple messages)
• Receive data (simple messages)
• Receive numeric data values
• Bonus Activities: Actuate a motor or light, and learn how to modify code for your own projects!

Project 2: Gardening with Data (Three Lessons)

• Setup and Preparation
• Receive light values
• Chart light values
• Manipulate data period to understand trends
• Bonus Activities: Sense temperature and moisture

Duration
8 x 50-minute lessons

Target Grades
Middle School/High School | Grades 6-12