Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Electrical Technology Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The lesson plans are organized into an 11-week schedule, with a comprehensive delivery of 6 lessons per week. A Mid-Term Break is scheduled for Week 7, and the term concludes with assessments in Week 11. The content is aligned with the KICD-approved CBE curriculum, focusing on practical skills, safety, and theoretical foundations of electricity.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 1.0: Fundamentals of Electrical Technology
    • Sub-strand 1.1: Introduction to Electrical Technology
      • Importance of electrical technology in society
      • Uses of electricity in day-to-day life (Heating, Lighting, Motion)
      • Career opportunities and engagement with professionals
      • Safety regulations and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      • Roles of stakeholders in electrical safety
    • Sub-strand 1.2: D.C Electric Circuits
      • Properties of resistors and resistor color codes
      • Analysis of DC circuits using Ohm's Law
      • Analysis using Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws
      • Construction and calculation of Series and Parallel resistor networks
      • Troubleshooting faults: Open circuits, Short circuits, and Faulty components
      • Practical applications: Home automation and Automotive safety
    • Sub-strand 1.3: Capacitors and Capacitance
      • Principle of operation and structure of capacitors
      • Charging characteristics: Voltage-time and Current-time graphs
      • Selection criteria for capacitors (Voltage rating, Type, Tolerance)
      • Analysis of Series and Parallel capacitor connections
      • Applications in timing circuits and electrical appliances
    • Sub-strand 1.4: Cells and Batteries
      • Operation of simple cells and batteries (Primary vs Secondary)
      • Connection of battery arrays: Series (Voltage increase) and Parallel (Capacity increase)
      • Charging procedures for secondary batteries
      • Maintenance procedures: Cleaning terminals and checking electrolyte levels
      • Safety in handling hazardous materials and proper disposal/recycling
  • Strand 2.0: Electrical Machines
    • Sub-strand 2.1: Magnetism
      • Magnetic properties of materials (Ferromagnetic vs Non-magnetic)
      • Methods of Magnetization (Induction, Stroking, Electrical)
      • Methods of Demagnetization (Rough handling, Heating, AC method)
      • Drawing magnetic field patterns: Bar magnet, U-shape magnet, Ring magnet
      • Proper storage of magnets using keepers
      • Construction of a magnetic compass and observing effects on electronics
    • Sub-strand 2.2: Electromagnetism
      • Principle of electromagnetism (Oersted's discovery)
      • Magnetic field patterns of a straight wire and a coil
      • Construction and testing of Solenoids
      • Construction of electromagnetic devices: Electric Bell and Relay
      • Troubleshooting electromagnetic circuits
  • Assessment
    • End of Term 1 Examination (Theory and Practical)
• Category:

  Lesson Plans
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

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