Plan
Sketch a home and identify a useful automated feature.
IoT · Automation
Smart Home Model
Design a miniature connected home. Explore how sensors and programmed rules can control lighting and make everyday spaces more responsive.
THE BIG QUESTIONHow can a home
How can a home
respond to its surroundings?
This project connects a physical system with decisions made through sensors or code.
Components to explore
- Model house materials
- Light or motion sensors
- LEDs and connection leads
- Controller
An illustrative component list for planning. Specific parts and compatibility depend on the selected classroom kit.
From concept to creation.
Use these steps to plan a guided classroom build. Follow the instructions supplied with your equipment.
Build
Build the model and position sensors and lights.
Program
Program a response to an input such as movement or darkness.
Test & improve
Test everyday scenarios and improve the behaviour.
GO BEYOND “IT WORKS”Ask. Test.
Ask. Test.
Explain.
Invite students to describe what changed and support their decisions with observations.
- What input changes the way your project behaves?
- How would you test whether it works reliably?
- Which part would you change to improve the result?
- Where might a similar system be useful in the real world?
CONNECT THE PROJECT TO A PROGRAM
Explore the programIoT & Smart Systems
Create smart devices and explore the connected world.
LET’S CREATE WHAT’S NEXT
Bring this build to your classroom.
Let’s shape a hands-on learning experience around your students and your school.