Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City
Sampaguita High School
11th Paraiso St. Sampaguita Subd. Camarin, Caloocan City
ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 8 (First Quarter)
Learning Competencies: Explain the functions of circuit breakers,fuses,earthing,double
insulation and other safety devices at home.
Reference: Science 8 Learners Module Activity 4 Stay Safe!

NAME: _______________________________ Grade: __________ Score:__________

PROCEDURE:
1.Read and analyze the table below:

SAFETY DEVICE COMMON NAME FUNCTION UNSAFE CONDITION

Specially designed
switch that
CIRCUIT automatically opens to
BREAKER interrupt circuit
current in the event of
an overcurrent
condition.
A fuse is a small, thin
conductor designed to
melt and separate into
FUSE two pieces for the
purpose of breaking a
circuit in the event of
excessive current.
Earthing is used to
protect you from an
EARTHING electric shock, when a
SYSTEM live wire has touched
the equipment housing

It is designed in such a
A DOUBLE way that the electrical
parts can never come
INSULATED into contact with the
CABLE outer casing of the
appliance, and can be
installed easily.

A plastic It is designed to insert

covering for the plastic covering to
any electrical outlet
convenience when not in use.
outlet
 It is designed to
SMOKE sense any smoke
DETECTOR within its vicinity

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1.What are the commonly used safety device in your home?
2.What is the main function of Circuit breaker?
3.How does Circuit breaker work when short circuit happen?
4.How Does Fuse work when octopus wiring is done?
5.Why is earthing system significant in preventing electric shock?
6.How important is double insulation at home?
7.Is smoke detector vital in prevention of fire outbreak?Why?

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