Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Electricity Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Electricity
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) – Technical Studies Track
  • Focus: Development of foundational electrical knowledge, practical skills in electrical installation and maintenance, safety awareness, and preparation for careers in electrical and electronic engineering fields

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Apply safety practices when handling electrical tools, equipment, and machines
  • Design, construct, and troubleshoot simple electrical and electronic circuits
  • Interpret and communicate technical information in electrical technology
  • Apply electrical principles in real-life situations and industry contexts
  • Observe professional ethics and industry standards in electrical work
  • Develop innovation, problem-solving skills, and career readiness in electrical technology

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Fundamentals of Electricity
    • 1.1 Introduction to Electricity
    • 1.2 DC Electric Circuits
    • 1.3 Cells and Batteries
    • 1.4 Capacitors and Capacitance
    • 1.5 Pictorial Drawings
  • Strand 2.0: Electrical Machines
    • 2.1 Magnetism
    • 2.2 Electromagnetism
    • 2.3 Inductors and Inductance
  • Strand 3.0: Electrical Installation
    • 3.1 Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity
    • 3.2 Equipment at the Consumer’s Intake Point
    • 3.3 Final Circuits
  • Strand 4.0: Electronics
    • 4.1 Semiconductor Theory
    • 4.2 Semiconductor Diodes
    • 4.3 Transistors

  The curriculum emphasises hands-on learning through practical experiments, circuit construction, measurements using electrical instruments, troubleshooting tasks, and project-based activities. It also integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as workplace safety, disaster risk reduction, responsible use of energy, environmental sustainability, teamwork, ethical practice, and innovation in electrical and electronic technology.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

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