BASIC ELECTRICITY

WEEK TOPIC/ ACTIVITIES

CONTENT
1 STRUCTURE OF MATTER The teacher uses diagram and model of atomic
Definition of matter, atom, electron, structure to explain.
and electric circuit.
2 CONDUCTORS AND The teacher displays samples of conductors
INSULATORS. and insulators, e.g copper wire, aluminium,
1. Definition of conductors and steel, wood, rubber, glass, etc
insulators.
2. The differences between
conditions and insulators, with
examples of each.
1. 3. Uses of conditions and
insulators.
3 OHM’S LAW The teacher performs experiments to determine
- Ohm’s law. ohm’s law using power supply unit, ammeter,
- The mathematical and voltmeter.
relationship between current,
voltage, and resistance using
the mathematical
relationships.
4 ELECTRIC POWER Teacher will calculate electric power in a given
1. Definition of electric power, circuit using P=VI.
symbol and unit of
measurement.
2. The relationship between
power, voltage and current;
P=VI.
2. 3. State the other formula for
finding power; P=I2R. P=V2/R
5 ELECTRIC POWER Teacher will Perform an experiment to verify
1. The other formulae for Joulis law.
calculating electric power.
2. Calculation of power dissipated
in circuits using the formulae.
3. Relate power to work and
energy.
3. 4. Calculation of energy in
KWH
6 RESISTORS Identify various electric circuit components.
1. The different electrical circuit
components and their symbols.
2. Identification and definition of
resistor.
 4. 3. The circuit symbols of
resistors (fixed and variable)
7 RESISTOR COLOR CODING Draw the color code table, calculate the value
AND APPLICATION OF of a given color coded resistor,
RESISTORS. Determine the color code of a given value of
1. Resistor color code table resistance.
2. Calculation of resistance using
color code table
3. Uses of resistors.
8 CAPACITORS Display various types of capacitors, guide in
1. Definition of capacitor the discussion on the uses of capacitors.
2. Types of capacitors
3. Circuit symbols and application
9 CAPACITOR COLOR CODING. Draw the color code table, calculate values of a
-Capacitor color code table. given capacitor from its color code.
-Calculation of capacitance values
using the color code.
10 INDUCTORS Display various types of inductors, make a
- Identification and definition simple inductor.
of inductors.
- Circuit symbol of inductors—
air and code
- Uses of inductors.
11 Practical Practical
12 Revision Revision
13 Examinations Examinations
14 Examinations Examinations