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Flashing wheels

Activity 2 of 3

MakeCode

7-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

Students design, create and test a prototype of a flashing wheel light to help improve road safety at night for wheelchair users.

Key learning:

  • To develop understanding of issues around road safety for wheelchair users, especially at night.
  • To design and create a prototype of a flashing wheel light using micro:bit to help wheelchair users 'Be Safe: Be Seen!' at night.
  • To test, debug, evaluate and present a Flashing wheel light prototype.

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