SS1 First Term Basic Electronics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Basic Electronics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work – SS1 First Term
Week 1: Introduction to Basic Electronics
Overview of electronics and its applications.
Introduction to electronic components (resistors, capacitors, transistors).
Practical: Identifying and handling electronic components.
Week 2: Electric Circuits and Ohm’s Law
Understanding basic electric circuits.
Introduction to Ohm’s Law and its applications.
Practical: Experimenting with Ohm’s Law in simple circuits.
Week 3: Resistors and Resistive Networks
In-depth study of resistors and their properties.
Analysis of resistive networks.
Practical: Building and analyzing resistive networks.
Week 4: Capacitors and Capacitive Circuits
Exploring capacitors and their characteristics.
Understanding capacitive circuits.
Practical: Constructing and testing capacitive circuits.
Week 5: Semiconductor Fundamentals
Introduction to semiconductors and their role in electronics.
Basic semiconductor devices (diodes and transistors).
Practical: Demonstrating the behavior of diodes and transistors.
Week 6: Transistor Amplifiers
Understanding transistor amplifiers.
Types of transistor amplifiers (common emitter, common base, common collector).
Practical: Designing and testing transistor amplifier circuits.
Week 7: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Overview of integrated circuits and their advantages.
Types of ICs and their applications.
Practical: Working with basic ICs in simple circuits.
Week 8: Digital Electronics Basics
Introduction to digital electronics.
Binary system and logic gates.
Practical: Implementing basic digital circuits.
Week 9: Sequential Logic Circuits
Understanding sequential logic circuits.
Flip-flops and their applications.
Practical: Building and testing flip-flop circuits.
Week 10: Communication Systems
Basics of communication systems.
Introduction to modulation and demodulation.
Practical: Simulating simple communication systems.
Week 11: Revision Week
Comprehensive review of topics covered so far.
Practice exercises and clarification of doubts.
Week 12: Examination Week
Conducting a written examination to assess understanding.
Practical exam: Application of knowledge in real-time scenarios.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of key takeaways from the term.
Distribution of report cards and feedback.
This lesson plan aims to provide students with a solid foundation in basic electronics, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical activities to enhance understanding.
