intelligent homes

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STEM GRADES 6-10

Hands-On, Project-Based STEM Curriculum

INTELLIGENT HOMES The innovations that can be installed or built into your home range from the most advanced home security systems to the convenience of remote access to lights, appliances, or any other home electronics products. In Intelligent Homes, students learn the history of X10 technology. They also learn about six common home automation-control technologies. Students use home automation software to turn a light on and off, turn a light on when movement is sensed, and remote access a video security camera.

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

• Draw and assemble a simple circuit. • Identify ways to reduce energy consumption and heating/cooling • • • • •

costs using smart-home technology. Identify various types of sensors. Use software to program a dimmer switch. Use software to program an event to run at a specific time of the day. Test several different materials to see how they affect the sound volume in a room. Configure a security camera to receive a live feed via the Internet.

AC T I V I T I E S Students complete three performance assessments: 1) Digital Thermostat – explain the function of a smart thermostat and the benefits of using its scene modes; 2) Material Testing – complete a sound volume material test and explain how the results might affect the selection of materials used when building a smart home; and 3) Home Security Systems – create an event in HouseLinc and describe how an event, trigger, condition, and action are used in HouseLinc.

C AR E E R CO N N EC T I O N S

• Architects • Construction Managers • Electrical Engineers • Electrical and Electronics Installers/Repairers • Computer Hardware Engineers • Home Entertainment Equipment Installers/Repairers • Telecommunications Equipment Installers/Repairers

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