by Samantha Brown
This Webquest gives learners the chance to consolidate learning from QCA unit 4F - Circuits and conductors in a fun task by designing a burglar alarm system to protect the Crown Jewels!!
Introduction
The Queen has decided to move the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London for an important State Banquet to be held at Buckingham Palace. There are going to be over 200 guests and the Crown jewels are going to be on display for the guests to admire.
Can YOU as a team of expert electrical engineers design a burglar alarm by using a circuit to protect the Crown Jewels?
The letter from the Queen's office can be found below
SW1A
To my most faithful designers,
There will be a State Banquet at the Palace this Saturday. The Crown Jewels will be moved from the
The Crown Jewels need to be protected so that they do not get stolen!
Please can you design a system that will allow my guests to admire the Jewels that will keep my Jewels safe if anyone tries to take them?
On the behalf of Her Majesty the Queen,
Royal Security Secretary
Ms Brown.