<aside> ⚠️ The newer versions of the sensor have a potentiometer that allows adjusting its sensitivity. For example, the sensor shown below has a small, round dial beside the microphone. A screwdriver can be used to – very gently – rotate the dial to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. If your sensor has such a dial, turn the dial on both sensors to the same halfway position.
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An image of the sound sensor. This sensor has a dial to change its sensitivity (pointed out by the arrow).
Students must be familiar with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, able to enter data, and create and read simple graphs. They should also understand how humans hear sound and have some understanding of algorithmic thinking and the design process.
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Students should be able to…