GCSE Electronics – Control Circuits Lesson 1 (Microcontrollers, Flowcharts & Servo Control)

Engaging GCSE Electronics resource on Control systems, part of Chapter 4: Control Circuits. Includes a clear presentation, worksheet, and embedded videos to support classroom delivery and independent study.

What’s included:

Fully editable PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations and worked examples

Student worksheet with guided tasks, practice problems, and challenges

Embedded videos to reinforce learning with real-world examples

Opportunities for assessment with quizzes, flowchart tasks, and design problems

Curriculum links:
Supports WJEC GCSE Electronics, Component 2 – Control Circuits, where learners must:

Define a microcontroller and describe applications in vehicles and domestic appliances

Interface input/output devices with microcontrollers

Design and analyse flowchart programs using inputs, outputs, branching, testing, time delays, counting, and arithmetic

Use decision boxes with digital and analogue inputs

Apply control systems such as traffic lights, alarms, safety systems, and automated processes

Describe the use of a servo motor for positional control in microcontroller systems

How to use:

Suitable as a complete lesson pack or for flipped learning

Can be set for classwork, homework, or revision

Helps students practise programming logic, control design, and real-world applications

Part of the £1 per lesson series — high-quality, classroom-ready resources designed to save teachers planning time while boosting student progress.