These resources are offered in addition to the FREE worksheets and access to the video at https://youtu.be/fMFC1SaHeHk.
PPT LOs:
Recall some electrical components, consider how electronics function as a systems, learn about some Input, Process and Output devices and how they’re used in the real world.
Please also see my latest electronic and mechanical project which I designed as a mini project for my year 10 group but could also but suitable as a KS3 rotation:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12496313
AQA GCSE Design and Technology (DT) - Exam Theory - Section 2.6 - Electronic Systems
This resource contains all of the key knowledge that the students are required to know for Section 2.6 - Electronic Systems
Electronic System
Input, Process, Output
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Circuit Diagrams
Resistor
Voltage
Switches - Toggle, Push, Slide
Integrated Circuits
Microcontrollers
Programming
Flowchart Symbols
Timers
Counters
Logic Gates
The sections in these resources align with the sections in the AQA DT revision guide by CGP Books, which gives students absolute clarity when progressing through the theory required for the exam.
These resources have been developed with the following goals in mind:
Allows learners to work through the theory independently, promoting challenge for all learners and ability levels
Disruptive students have less effect on the progress of the learners, as the resources encourage independent learning.
Promotes a love of learning, as learners self-motivate. This is particularly effective when the series of resources is used in combination with a tracker designed to show learners their progress through the resources.
Allows independent home learning to be set that follows on and links clearly with the classwork.
Ensures that students have covered all theory required for the exam, with absolute clarity *(particularly effective when used with a tracker)
Suggested strategy:
This resource is one sub-section. When used as a complete section the following strategy can be adopted:
Begin the lesson by discussion of key words and ideas required in this sub-section. This can be enchanced with related videos from sites such as YouTube.
Encourage students to independently research each concept they come across in the activity by using the internet, CGP revision guide, knowledge organiser (Available seperately), peer discussion, teacher discussion etc.
At the end of each resource there are exam-style questions to prepare students for how the knowledge may need to be applied in the exam.
When the sub-section is complete, students get this checked by the teacher and marked off on your tracker (which I recommend you set up, student names down the side, sub-sections along the top).
The student can then move on to the next sub-section at their own pace, or if you wish to keep the class at the same point, they can act as consultants for the other students in the class, further cementing their knowledge.
These resources have been tested, developed and implemented across our academy and have had a drastic impact on student preparedness for the exam, exam results, and student engagement with the course. The resources can also be used at KS3 in preparation for the GCSE course
A curriculum map for the subject of DT within the Electronics, System and Control strand shows how the primary curriculum is taught over the course of an academic year. This curriculum map shows where each unit taught links to previous learning and shows a clear progression throughout the year. From foundation stage right through to year 6. My curriculum maps have been used by our local school improvement partnership to advise other schools in the district.
A fun, no preparation required resource for Design and Technology. These A5 activities make great starters and plenaries as well as a means of checking progress made during a lesson. Once completed they can be stuck into the student's book for future reference. Lots more are available, just click onto my shop.
This is an electronic systems GCSE lesson covering the following, including tasks:
Circuit components
Graphical conventions for communicating ideas
Working with systems
Principles of a control system - input, processes, output
Digital and analogue signals
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on Ohms law and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
14 Quick, no preparation needed, activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available and the answers are included. Also useful for checking progress, AfL, during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun.
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on the Thyristor and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on the Transistor and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on PCB Manufacture and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on the Potential Divider and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
Quick activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range will soon be available, this one focuses on voltage and current and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun.
Resources to aid the understanding of electronic components. This includes a number of cards which explain various components designed to be set up in 'stations'. Students then fill in their worksheets moving around the class to find the information. There are two worksheets one of which is differentiated for students that struggle with literacy. There is also a starter task for the next lesson or a way of consolidating the learning of the different components.
Designed for IB Design Technology, but useful for GCSE Design Technology Systems and Control, Electronics, A Level Electronics.
Worksheets to revise the basics of electricity. definitions, units, Ohm's law, resistance, resistivity, capacitors, alternating current, power...
Introduce students to Electronic Components with this double-sided jumbo sized A3 worksheet.
Students begin by reading explanations of battery, light bulb, buzzer, motor, LED, switch, resistor and PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Worksheet activities include:
Sketching out component symbols
A true or false exercise
Crossword
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Buy as a bundle of 6 jumbo sized worksheets to save 15% (ELECTRICITY and ELECTRONICS)
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on Transistor structure and operation and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on series and parallel resistors and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
Quick no preparation needed activities based around electronic theory for use as lesson starters and plenaries. A wide range are available, this one focuses on PCB Manufacture and has the answers supplied. Also useful for checking progress during a lesson or part of a lesson and of course having a bit of fun
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