SS1 First Term Basic Electricity Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Basic Electricity
Overview of electricity concepts
Safety precautions in handling electrical components
Classroom discussion on the importance of electricity in our daily lives
Week 2: Understanding Electrical Circuits
Definition and components of an electrical circuit
Practical demonstration of simple circuits
Hands-on activities: building basic circuits with switches and bulbs
Week 3: Electric Current and Voltage
Explanation of electric current and voltage
Relationship between current and voltage
Lab experiment: measuring voltage and current in a circuit
Week 4: Ohm’s Law
Introduction to Ohm’s Law and its formula
Solving problems using Ohm’s Law
Classwork: practical application of Ohm’s Law in circuits
Week 5: Resistance and Resistors
Definition of resistance
Types of resistors
Practical session: measuring resistance using multimeters
Week 6: Series and Parallel Circuits
Understanding series and parallel circuits
Comparing the characteristics of both circuits
Building and analyzing series and parallel circuits in the lab
Week 7: Electrical Power
Definition of electrical power
Calculation of power in electrical circuits
Group project: designing a simple electrical device and calculating its power requirements
Week 8: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Explanation of magnetism and electromagnetism
Hands-on activity: building electromagnets
Class discussion on the applications of electromagnetism
Week 9: Introduction to AC and DC Electricity
Differentiation between AC and DC electricity
Real-life examples of AC and DC applications
Guest speaker: local electrician sharing experiences with AC and DC installations
Week 10: Capacitors and Inductors
Definition and types of capacitors
Explanation of inductors
Lab experiment: demonstrating the behavior of capacitors and inductors in circuits
Week 11: Revision Week
Review of key concepts from previous weeks
Practice tests and quizzes
Q&A session to clarify doubts
Week 12: Examination Week
Final written and practical exams
Assessment of students’ understanding and application of basic electricity principles
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Summary and recap of the course
Distribution of exam results
Farewell and encouragement for further exploration of electrical concepts.
