E-Fabrication · Unit 07
Debugging Studio
Circuits + Coding · Simple electronics + Arduino options
Today’s challenge
Use a system diagram and change one wire, code block, or mechanical variable at a time.
Grade 3 focusPaper circuits, LEDs, handmade switches, block-code demonstrations, and one input/output relationship.
Grade 5 focusBreadboards, resistors, sensors, Arduino or simulator code, debugging logs, and multiple operating states.
Success example · inspiration, not a design to copy
Look closely. What makes this successful?
Only one wire, code value, or part changes during each debugging attempt.
What to do
- Understand. Read the challenge. Circle the important need, rule, or safety limit.
- Plan. Use the thinking spaces below before you begin making.
- Make. Build, model, code, practice, or investigate carefully with your team.
- Check. Use evidence—not guesses—to decide what worked.
- Improve or explain. Make one useful change or share your strongest conclusion.
Engineer’s thinking
1. What will you keep the same?
2. What one thing will you test or change?
3. Record the result with a number, tally, or clear observation.
4. What should you improve next?
Evidence check
Show what you learned.
Your teacher will look for: A debugging log showing prediction, single change, result, and next step.
My evidence
My next step
Exit reflection
Today I learned that because .
Next time I will .
How independently did I work?□ I needed coaching□ I worked with my team□ I can teach this skill