For primary school teachers
Little IoT Adventure — meet smart technology, for grade 3 primary pupils
Children learn about sensors, the microcontroller “brain”, the internet and actuators through illustrated stories and a smart-home simulation. One laptop per child, and it keeps working even if the Wi-Fi drops.
Little IoT Adventure
For primary school teachers- Meet IoT
- Smart Home
- I Make the Rules
- Quiz & Certificate
What’s inside
What do the children do?
Meet IoTSensor = eyes, microcontroller = brain, the internet, actuator = hands.
Smart HomeSimulating lights, a fan, plants and a doorbell: manual vs automatic mode.
I Make the RulesBuilding IF … THEN … rules and testing them.
Quiz & CertificateIoT Champion Quiz, dream jobs in IoT, and a named certificate.
Flow
Map of the 7 stages
| Stage | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meet IoT |
| 2 | Build the IoT Chain |
| 3 | Smart Home |
| 4 | I Make the Rules |
| 5 | IoT Around Me |
| 6 | IoT Champion Quiz |
| 7 | My Dream Job & Certificate |
FAQ
Common questions
Does it need the internet?
Only when opened for the first time. After that the app keeps running offline on the laptop.
How long is the activity?
The Teacher’s Guide suggests 2 × 35 minutes, complete with the “Human IoT Chain” game.
Is there a guide for teachers?
Yes: preparation, an opening script, class flow, tips and troubleshooting.
Want this activity at your school?
The UWIKA Electrical Engineering team can come to your school to lead the activity together with teachers.
