Electronic Components and Circuits

Curriculum details

Strand

Electrical and Electronic Technology (Strand 5)

Sub-strand

Electronic Components and Circuits (5.2)

Content standard

2.5.2.CS.1 - 2.5.2.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of Transistors as electronic devices and apply them in designing electronic circuits. 2.5.2.LO.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electronic components and use them to design and construct electronic circuits.

Indicator

2.5.2.LI.2 - Describe types capacitor as a passive electronic component

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 121

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Using videos and pictures engage learners in mixed ability groups to undergo the following activities:
1. Define capacitor
2. Outline the types of capacitors e.g. Electrolytic, ceramic
3. Explain the functions of a capacitor
4. Calculate the values of capacitor using colour codes
Experiential Learning:
- Engage learners to work in mixed gender groups to use colour codes to calculate for the values of resistors and capacitors
- Ensure all learners participate in all varieties of practical activities and project work given. Include mixed gender groupings as well.

Assessment (2.5.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Computers installed with multism software
- Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors
- multimeters
- the use of the internet