Grade 7 Lesson Plan

Name: Simon Wakaba
Student No: 21774723
Module: JMC 330
Date: 20/09/24
Grade: 7
Period: 1
Subject: Technology
Focus: Simple electric circuits
Content Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CONTROL MAKING SKILLS

Lesson topic: Demonstrating simple circuits
Time duration of lesson: 1 hour
CAPS/Curriculum page number: 18
Number of Students: 31
Prior learning: Electric current and circuit diagrams in the Natural sciences and Technology
Subject in the intermediate phase
Aims of the lesson Outcomes of the lesson
o Understand the components of a simple By the end of the lesson, student will be able
electric circuit to:
o Demonstrate a simple electric circuit with an o Identify and explain the components
energy source, switch, conductor, and light of a simple electric circuit
bulb/buzzer o Build and demonstrate a simple
o Complete a sketch of circuit diagrams using electric circuit
component symbols
TEACHER
WHAT AM I GOING TO TEACH?
o Components of a simple electric circuit (cell, switch, conductor, light bulb/buzzer)

o Circuit diagram symbols
o How to build and demonstrate a simple electric circuit
o Importance of drawing circuit diagrams with symbols
METHODOLOGY
HOW AM I GOING TO TEACH?
1. Introduction (5 minutes):
- Review previous knowledge on electricity

- Introduce simple electric circuits
2. Demonstration (15 minutes):
- Build and demonstrate a simple electric circuit

- Explain component functions
3. Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- Distribute materials for learners to build their own circuits

- Assist learners with circuit construction
4. Independent Practice (20 minutes):
- Learners draw circuit diagrams using component symbols

- Circulate to assist and provide feedback
- Leaners complete the class activity
5. Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Review key concepts

- Discuss importance of circuit diagrams
RESOURCES
WHAT AM IGOING TO USE?
o Components to build simple circuits (cell, switch, light bulb, insulated copper wires)
o Whiteboard and markers
LEARNERS
o Build and demonstrate a simple electric circuit

o Draw circuit diagrams using component symbols
o Participate in class discussion
Differentiation:
- Provide additional support for struggling students by working with them in a small group or individually.
- Offer challenge opportunities for advanced students by encouraging them to explore more diagrams.
Homework / Independent work: Complete the activity on simple circuits
Leaners needing special attention:
Learners are encouraged to ask questions whenever they need clarification or if they want a concept to
be repeated. In the case of learners with poor eyesight, they will be advised to sit in the front for better
visibility.
References: CAPS Document

Circuits and components
An electric circuit needs three basic things to work:
1. An energy source. This can be a cell or a stronger power source.

2. A complete circuit. There must be an unbroken pathway of conducting materials through which the
electrical current can flow.
3. A load. There must be some form of resistance in the circuit. This could be in the form of a light bulb, a
resistor, a motor or other electrical component.
To show how an electric circuit should be connected, we draw circuit diagrams with symbols that show each
component. This is a simple way to represent the electric circuit. This table shows the symbol we use for each
component:
Name Picture Symbol
Electrochemical
cell or just a cell
Cells in series,
which
means they are
next to
each other –
called a battery
Switch
Light bulb
OR
Resistor
Buzzer
Conducting wire
Building an electrical circuit
Your teacher is going demonstrate how to connect a simple circuit.
This circuit consists of: a cell, a switch, and a light bulb that have been connected by insulated copper
conducting wires.
The image below shows what it should look like (Image 1).
Switch insulated copper conducting wires.
Cell
Light bulb
Image 1
Circuit diagrams
Circuit diagrams are shown as rectangular boxes, even

though the real circuit looks quite different. Image 2 shows
what the circuit diagram will look like for image 1.
Image 2
Class Activity
1. What are the three basic things that you need to make a simple electric circuit?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. How do you think you can see if the circuit in Image 1 is working?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What do you think would happen if you made a mistake while putting the circuit together as in image 3
…………………………………………………………………………… I mage3
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
4. Look at the circuit diagram below.
a. What symbol is show in position A. ………………………………………………
b. Complete the circuit diagram by drawing in the missing symbols.
A 2 cells in series
Switch
bulb
v
Suggested Solutions
1
o An energy source – like a battery.
o An energy receiver – like a lightbulb.
o An energy pathway – like a wire.
2 You can check if the circuit is working by turning the switch on and seeing if the bulb lights up.
3 The light bulb may not light up, and components could be damaged:
- If a mistake is made, such as incorrect wiring or a broken connection, the circuit may not complete
4 a) Buzzer
b)

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Name: Simon Wakaba

Student No: 21774723

Module: JMC 330

Focus: Simple electric circuits

Content Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CONTROL MAKING SKILLS

Time duration of lesson: 1 hour

CAPS/Curriculum page number: 18

Aims of the lesson Outcomes of the lesson

WHAT AM I GOING TO TEACH?

o Components of a simple electric circuit (cell, switch, conductor, light bulb/buzzer)

- Review previous knowledge on electricity

2. Demonstration (15 minutes):

- Build and demonstrate a simple electric circuit

3. Guided Practice (10 minutes):

- Distribute materials for learners to build their own circuits

4. Independent Practice (20 minutes):

- Learners draw circuit diagrams using component symbols

5. Conclusion (10 minutes):

- Review key concepts

o Build and demonstrate a simple electric circuit

Homework / Independent work: Complete the activity on simple circuits

Leaners needing special attention:

References: CAPS Document

1. An energy source. This can be a cell or a stronger power source.

Name Picture Symbol

Your teacher is going demonstrate how to connect a simple circuit.

Switch insulated copper conducting wires.

Circuit diagrams are shown as rectangular boxes, even

a. What symbol is show in position A. ………………………………………………

b. Complete the circuit diagram by drawing in the missing symbols.

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