Electricity and Electronics · B6 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.4.2.2.1 - Construct an electronic circuit using battery, connecting wire and LED

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify an LED, a battery, and connecting wires, and state the function of each component in an electronic circuit.
Construct a working series circuit comprising an LED, a 3V battery, a switch, and connecting wires.
Explain, in their own words, what they did to light the LED, describing the path the electric current takes.
Draw and label a simple electronic circuit diagram showing the battery, switch, LED, and connecting wires.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Electricity and Electronics (4.2)
Content standard: B6.4.2.2 - Know the functions and assemblage of basic electronic components
Indicator: B6.4.2.2.1 - Construct an electronic circuit using battery, connecting wire and LED
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 42
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Put learners into mixed ability groups for this activity.
- Provide learners with connecting wires, LED and battery.
- Learners, in their groups, connect a series circuit comprising an LED, 3V battery, a switch, to light the LED.
- Learners discuss what they did to light the LED.
- Learners are tasked to draw the electronic circuit and label the parts.
NB: Build a stock of electronic components from discarded electronic gadgets such as radio and TV sets, phone chargers and flashlights.