A Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 8 TLE (Electrical Installation and Maintenance)

I. Objectives
At the end of 50-minute lesson the students should be able to;
A. identify the different Electrical Symbols and Signs
B. differentiate the functions of Electrical Symbols and Signs, and C. value the
importance of Electrical Symbols and Signs

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Electrical Symbols and Signs
Reference: Electrical Installation and Maintenance Learning Module (p.79-84)
Materials: laptop and pictures

III. Development of the Lesson A. Preparatory Activities

1. Prayer
2. Checking of attendance
3. Review of the past lesson

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Good morning/afternoon class! Good morning/afternoon, Ma’am.

Will you please pick up the pieces of paper candy

wrapper or any dirt under your chair.

Okay! Before, we start on our discussion. Yes, Ma’am.

Do you still remember our past lesson?

Very good! What was our past lesson all about? Ma’am, our past lesson was all about on the
Electrical Supplies and Materials.

Correct! Kindly, give me examples of the supplies Ma’am, one example is the male plug.
and materials?

Perfect! What is the meaning of male plug? Ma’am, it is a device inserted to a

convenience outlet to conduct electric
current.
Very good! Another example of supply or
material? Ma’am, another example is the fuse.

Correct! What is the used or meaning of it?

Ma’am, it is protective device that
automatically blows and cuts the current.
Very good!
(give yourself a big round of applause)
(clap,clap,clap)

4. Motivation

So class, I will show some pictures then tell us

what those pictures all about.

Are we clear?
Yes, Ma’am.
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2.

3.

Class, what can you notice to those pictures?

Ma’am, those signs help us to avoid accident.
Very good! Another idea?
Ma’am, I saw the signage for no parking.
Correct! Any other
Ma’am, I saw the example sign of no smoking.
opinion?
Ma’am, I saw their different Symbols and Signs.
Perfect! Another observation based on those
pictures?

Good to hear that!

B. Lesson Proper
A. Activity
So class, our topic is all about Electrical Symbols
and Signs used in electrical installation, but before
we will proceed to our discussion may I ask
everyone to please answer the following which
you have to identify the names of these signs and
symbols.

Are we clear? Yes, Ma’am.

- Circuit Breaker

1. - Wattmeter

2.
 - Switch
3.

- Wires not connected

4.

- Terminal
5.

- Cell
6.

- Warning

7.

- Floor Outlet

8.

- Danger
9.

10.

- Electrical hazard
2. Discussion
So class, those pictures are what we called
symbols and signs that we used in electrical
installation. Let us discuss the use of those
pictures.

What do you call this symbol or sign? Ma’am, that is warning sign.

Very good! So, what is the use of warning sign?

Ma’am, it indicates potential hazard and requires
special attention.
Correct! How about this picture?

Ma’am, that symbol is what we called cell.

Perfect! What is the use of cell in electricity?

Ma’am, it is a device that generates the electricity.

Very nice answer! Now, what do you call this

symbol or sign?
Ma’am, that is floor outlet.

Very good! So what is floor outlet?

Correct! Next, what do you call this symbol? Ma’am, it is a part of assembly consisting of metal
box.

Ma’am, that is what we call danger sign.

What is the function of it?

Very good! Next, what do you call this symbol or

sign?
Ma’am, it is the possibility of suffering harm/injury.

Correct! What is the function of it?

Ma’am, that is switch symbol.
Class, I think you are now familiar to those
symbols and signs that we use for the installation
of electricity in our houses, buildings, offices as
well as in our schools.
Ma’am, switch is the device making and breaking the
connection of electricity.
 So now, what is the difference between symbols
and signs?
Ma’am, symbol is a thing represent or stands for
something, while the sign is a gesture or action used
to convey instructions.
Very nice answer!

3. Generalization
Now class, can you give some examples of
Electrical Symbols and Signs?
Ma’am, one example is the terminal symbol.
Very good! Who can draw the terminal symbol?

Correct! Another example of symbols and signs? (student will draw)

Ma’am, another example is the cell.

Perfect! So what is the function of cell in
electricity?
Ma’am, cell is a device that is used to generate
Very good! Any other example of symbols and electricity.
signs?
Ma’am, other example is the floor outlet.
Correct! Kindly, draw the floor outlet symbol on
the board.
(student will draw)
Class, I think you are all familiar to
those Electrical Symbols and Signs. Am
I clear?

Yes, Ma’am.
D. Practice Exercise

Now class, we will have a practice exercise about

our lesson.

Identify all the symbols and signs that we use in

electricity.

Yes, Ma’am.
I need 5 representatives from boys and 5
from girls.

Each representative will identify 1 symbol or sign,

followed by the next representative of the group.
Find 10 symbols and signs as fast as you can. The
group that will finish first, they will be declared
as the winners.

Are we clear?

Yes, Ma’am.
 1. fuse
2. resistor
3. voltmeter
 1. Fuse
2. Resistor
3. voltmeter
4. Galvanometer
5. Ammeter
6. push button
7. wear eye protection
8. Battery
9. Caution
10. conductor/wire

(clap, clap, clap)

Now class, start finding the different symbols and

signs in electricity.
Ma’am, they act as our guide.

Ma’am, they are used to help us from danger.

Ma’am, it is important in our life because it will help

us to do the right thing.
Very good! Now, give yourself a big round of
applause.

E. Valuing
Class, what do you think is the importance of
those Electrical Symbols and Signs in our daily
lives?

Very good! Another

answer? Correct! Any other

answer?

Very nice answer!

So class, always remember those signs and
symbols are very important because it will help
us in our daily lives. These will serve as our
protection in any electrical activity that we made.

IV. Evaluation

Now, get ¼ sheet of paper and answer the

following questions.

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a drawings or pictograms used to

represent various electrical devices.
a. electrical signs
b. electrical symbols
c. electrical warning
d. electrical and installation
 3. What do we call to any activity stated by the
symbol is not allowed?
a. danger
b. prohibition
c. warning
d. electrical hazard

3. It indicates some precautionary

measures against potential hazardous.
a. caution
b. safety alert
c. prohibition
d. Electricity

4. This means that a person should wear safety

goggles.
a. Hazard
b. electrical hazard
c. voltage danger
d. wear eye protection

5. It means that a person should observe extra

awareness?
a. electrical hazard
b. voltage danger
c. prohibition
d. safety alert

Assignment
Identify and define the different Types and
Classification of Tools and Equipment. Place it on
your notebook.