Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. explain the basic function of traffic lights

2. show the function of basic timers and their use in controlling light sequences

3. recognise two basic components, eg LEDs, resistors, timers

4. write an algorithm in a programming language of their choice eg Scratch, pseudocode or a flow chart, demonstrating how traffic lights would work in one real-world scenario

shown knowledge of

5. how different circuit configurations control different lights

6. the importance of traffic lights for pedestrian and driver safety

7. traffic light patterns for specific scenarios, eg crossroads, pedestrian crossings

8. the role traffic lights play in at least three real-world situations.