Electricity and Electronics

Curriculum details

Strand

Forces and Energy (Strand 4)

Sub-strand

Electricity and Electronics (4.2)

Content standard

B4.4.2.2 - Know the functions and assemblage of basic electronics components

Indicator

B4.4.2.2.1 - Identify the basic components of electronic circuits

Suggested placement

Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

Science Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 11

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners are put into groups and each group is provided with connecting wires, batteries (dry cells), switches and LEDs (of different colours).
- Learners are assisted to identify the various components provided.
- Learners observe a demonstration on how to connect the components to light the LED.
- Learners are guided to connect the components to make the LED produce light.
- Engage learners to discuss the use of each component
- Learners draw the circuits they have connected.
- Learners suggest other materials that can be used in the absence of the connecting wire.
- Learners act as electrons flowing in a circuit through the classroom. Learners act out the role of various components (resistor, capacitor, etc) in the circuit.
NB: Build a stock of electronic components from discarded electronic gadgets such as radio and TV sets.