Electricity and Electronics · B6 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.4.2.1.1 - Construct an electric circuit and know the functions of its components

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the four basic components of a simple electric circuit: battery (dry cell), bulb, connecting wire, and switch/key.
State the function of each component in a simple electric circuit.
Construct a functional simple electric circuit using a battery, bulb, connecting wire, and switch.
Draw a simple labelled diagram of the circuit they have constructed.
Explain what happens to the bulb when the switch is open versus when it is closed.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Electricity and Electronics (4.2)
Content standard: B6.4.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of generation of electricity, its transmission and transformation into other forms
Indicator: B6.4.2.1.1 - Construct an electric circuit and know the functions of its components
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 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. 41
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Engage learners to discuss the basic components of an electric circuit (use video demonstrations where available).
- Note that the basic components are the battery (dry cell), bulb, connecting wire, switch/key, etc.
- Learners mention the roles of the components of the electric circuit.
- Learners, in groups, provide them with the electrical components and assist them to construct a functional simple electric circuit.
- Learners draw the circuits they have constructed.