Electricity and Electronics · B1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.4.2.2.1 - Know examples of common electronic devices and their uses

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five common electronic devices when shown real objects or pictures.
State one or two uses for each of the electronic devices identified.
Match electronic devices to their correct uses in a simple matching activity.
Create a simple model of one electronic device using clay, cardboard, or other available materials.
Talk about how they use electronic devices at home, building on their earlier learning about electricity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Electricity and Electronics (4.2)
Content standard: B1.4.2.2 - Know the functions and assemblage of basic electronics components
Indicator: B1.4.2.2.1 - Know examples of common electronic devices and their uses
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

content standard text - p.29: the standard cell is printed "4.2.2 Know the functions and assemblage of basic electronics components", with no grade or strand segment; the code here follows the indicator's own code B1.4.2.2.1
Curriculum reference: Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 29
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Display real or pictures of electronic devices such as mobile phones, wrist watches, cameras and torches.
- Let learners identify the devices displayed.
- Engage learners in an activity to match the devices with their uses.
- Assist learners to model any one electronic device of their choice using appropriate materials. (Blu tack, clay or cardboard).