Education Research Center Senior Secondary Technology Syllabus. Federal Basic Electricity Scheme of Work for SS 1 –Schemeofwork
BASIC ELECTRICITY SS 1 FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | STRUCTURE OF MATTER Definition of matter, atom, electron, and electric circuit. | The teacher uses diagram and model of atomic structure to explain. |
| 2 | CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS. Definition of conductors and insulators.The differences between conditions and insulators, with examples of each.Uses of conditions and insulators. | The teacher displays samples of conductors and insulators, e.g copper wire, aluminium, steel, wood, rubber, glass, etc |
| 3 | OHM’S LAW Ohm’s law.The mathematical relationship between current, voltage, and resistance using the mathematical relationships. | The teacher performs experiments to determine ohm’s law using power supply unit, ammeter, and voltmeter. |
| 4 | ELECTRIC POWER Definition of electric power, symbol and unit of measurement.The relationship between power, voltage and current; P=VI.State the other formula for finding power; P=I2R. P=V2/R | Teacher will calculate electric power in a given circuit usingP=VI. |
| 5 | ELECTRIC POWER The other formulae for calculating electric power.Calculation of power dissipated in circuits using the formulae.Relate power to work and energy.Calculation of energy in KWH. | Perform an experiment to verify Joulis law. |
| 6 | RESISTORS The different electrical circuit components and their symbols.Identification and definition of resistor.The circuit symbols of resistors (fixed and variable) | Identify various electric circuit components. |
| 7 | RESISTOR COLOR CODING AND APPLICATION OF RESISTORS. Resistor color code tableCalculation of resistance using color code tableUses of resistors. | Draw the color code table, calculate the value of a given color coded resistor, determine the color code of a given value of resistance. |
| 8 | CAPACITORS Definition of capacitorTypes of capacitorsCircuit symbols and application | Display various types of capacitors, guide in the discussion on the uses of capacitors. |
| 9 | CAPACITOR COLOR CODING. -Capacitor color code table. -Calculation of capacitance values using the color code. | Draw the color code table, calculate values of a given capacitor from its color code. |
| 10 | INDUCTORS Identification and definition of inductors.Circuit symbol of inductors—air and codeUses of inductors. | Display various types of inductors, make a simple inductor. |
| 11 | Practical | Practical |
| 12-13 | General Revision | General Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
Education Research Center Senior Secondary Technology Syllabus. Federal Basic Electricity Scheme of Work for SS 1 –Schemeofwork
BASIC ELECTRICITY SS 1 SECOND TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | RESISTANCE -Definition of resistance -Connection of resistors in series -Connection of resistors in parallel -Connection of resistors in series-parallel | Demonstrate different connection of resistors, compute values of voltage across current flowing, and total resistance for each connection type. |
| 2 | RESISTIVITY AND CONDUCTIVITY -Definition of resistivity and conductivity, symbols and units. -Verification of resistivity and conductivity by experiments. | Carry out experiment to demonstrate resistivity and conductivity |
| 3 | CAPACITANCE Definition of capacitance, unit and symbol.Connection of capacitance in series, parallel and series-parallel. | Illustrate different connection of capacitors, demonstrate the different connections of capacitors. |
| 4 | INDUCTANCE Definition of inductance, unit and symbolConnection of inductors in series, parallel and series-parallel. | Illustrate different connection of inductors, demonstrate different connection of inductors. |
| 5 | REACTANCE AND IMPEDANCE . Definition of capacitive . Definition of inductive reactance . Definition of impedance | Interrelate impedance with inductive capacitive reactance. |
| 6 | ALTERNATING CURRENT TERMINOLOGIES -Explanation of term associated with alternating current e.g. peak value, RMS and average. -Waveforms of alternating currents -Calculation of RMS values from peak values. | Draw AC waveform and indicate the position of the related term, produce experimentally alternating current waveform. |
| 7 | KIRCHOFF’S CURRENT LAW -Kirchhoff’s current law. -Application of Kirchhoff’s current law to solve simple network equations. | Carry out experiment to verify Kirchhoff’s current law. |
| 8 | KIRCHOFF’S VOLTAGE LAW -Kirchhoff’s voltage law -Application of Kirchhoff’s voltage law to solve simple network equation. | Carry out experiment to verify Kirchhoff’s voltage law. |
| 9 | MAGNETS -Origin of magnets. -Description of magnets. -Properties of magnets. | Demonstrate the drawing of magnetic lines of flux. |
| 10 | MAGNETS -Characteristics of magnets -Application of magnets Utilization of magnets to generate EMF. | Use magnets to generate EMF, calculate the distance between the poles of a magnet. |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12-13 | General Revision | General Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
Education Research Center Senior Secondary Technology Syllabus. Federal Basic Electricity Scheme of Work for SS 1 –Schemeofwork
BASIC ELECTRICITY SS 1 THIRD TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | ELECTRO-MAGNETISM -Concept of electromagnetism Faraday’s laws of electromagnetism. | Demonstrate Faraday’s law using finger and a conductor. |
| 2 | ELECTROMAGNETISM -Lenz’s law of electromagnetism induction. -Application of electromagnetism | Verify the laws of electromagnetic induction by experiments, produce a prototype of a motor using an electromagnet. |
| 3 | TRANSFORMERS -Definition of transformer -Classification of transformers -Operational principles of transformers. | Illustrate the operational principles of transformers. |
| 4 | TRANSFORMERS Constructional features of transformer. | Produce a working prototype of a transformer. |
| 5 | TRANSFORMERS –Transformer efficiency -Transformer loss Application of transformers. | Compute transformer turn ratio, carry out stepping down, and stepping up of transformers. |
| 6 | POWER SUPPLIES -Definition of power supply -Component parts of power supply unit. Functions of power supply unit. | Demonstrate the use of DC power supply. |
| 7 | CONVERTERS -Definition of converter -Types of converter | Illustrate various types of converters. |
| 8 | INVERTERS -Definition of inverters -Function of inverter. -Differences between inverters and converters. | Demonstrate the use of inverter. |
| 9 | RECTIFICATION -Definition of rectification. -AC to DC rectification. -Types of rectifier circuit | Draw the diagram of various rectifier circuits. |
| 10 | FILTRATION -Definition of filtration -Types of filter circuits -Uses of filters. | Conduct experiment to demonstrate the operations of rectifier/filter circuits. |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12-13 | Revision | Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
