GCSE Electronics – Control Systems Chapter 4: Control Circuits | WJEC Component 2

GCSE Electronics – Control Systems
Chapter 4: Control Circuits | WJEC Component 2 | Fully Editable Lesson Pack

Teach Control Systems with confidence using this engaging, specification-aligned GCSE Electronics resource. Designed to reduce planning time while building strong understanding of control logic, microcontrollers, and real-world applications.

This lesson pack includes clear explanations, structured activities, and exam-focused tasks to support both classroom delivery and independent study.

What’s Included:

• Fully editable PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, diagrams, and worked examples
• Student worksheet with guided tasks, structured practice questions, and challenge activities
• Embedded video links demonstrating real-world control systems
• Assessment opportunities including quizzes, flowchart design tasks, and applied design problems
• Teacher guidance and answers for consistent and efficient marking

Curriculum Coverage (WJEC GCSE Electronics – Component 2: Control Circuits):

• Definition and applications of a microcontroller (vehicles, domestic appliances)
• Interfacing input and output devices with microcontrollers
• Designing and analysing flowchart programs using inputs, outputs, branching, testing, time delays, counting, and arithmetic
• Using decision boxes with digital and analogue inputs
• Applying control systems such as traffic lights, alarms, safety systems, and automated processes
• Understanding the use of servo motors for positional control

Why Teachers Choose This Resource:

• Fully aligned with WJEC GCSE Electronics specification
• Clear progression from theory to practical control design
• Strong exam focus with structured programming logic practice
• Differentiated tasks to support and stretch learners
• Ready-to-teach and easy to adapt

How to Use:

• Deliver as a complete lesson with modelling and guided practice
• Set worksheet sections for homework or consolidation
• Use flowchart tasks and quizzes for retrieval and low-stakes assessment
• Ideal for flipped learning or revision