Science, Technology and Engineering Program

Additional Subject

Grade 10
Electronics

GENERAL STANDARD: The learner demonstrates understanding of his/her Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs), the market and environment and process/production and
delivery of quality products/ services in digital electronic circuits’ analysis and operation.

Course Description:
The first quarter provides an introduction to the fundamentals of electronics, electron theory, series and parallel circuits and Ohm’s law. It includes the study of handling electronic
tools, instruments and safety. Studies DC and AC circuits, basic electronic components, instruments, network theorems and techniques used to analyze conditions of electronic components
and measure electrical quantities.
Second quarter focuses on the fundamentals of digital circuits, binary numbers, logic gates, cmos, timers and its assembly.
Third quarter deals with the development of radio broadcasting, fundamentals of AM and FM, principles of transmission, reception and assembly.
Fourth quarter is designed to introduce students to basic robotics through lectures, construction, programming and implementation of Lego NXTs or other Robotics Kits available in the school.
Students will start with the Lego NXT (other robotics kits) basic construction technique, design and programming then move on to challenges, and finally a group presentation. By the end of the
quarter, students should be able to design, simulate, build, and program a robot.

Course objectives:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
a. Acquire knowledge in the fundamentals of electronics and robotics.
b. Understanding the operation of an AM/FM radio.
c. Perform activities in a digital circuit
d. Construct a project using the knowledge and skills in electronics and robotics.
Time frame: 4 hrs
 Product / Evidence at the Level of Evidence at the
Grade 10 STANDARD ESSENTIAL/ENDURING Performance Task Understanding Level of
Content Performance Understanding/s Question/s Performance
The learners demonstrate The learners manifest Understanding the How can understanding Manifestation of EXPLANATION Performance
Quarter 1 functional knowledge and understanding fundamentals fundamentals of fundamentals of understanding on Discuss the concepts in assessment on the
skills in the application of of electronics through electronics is important electronics enhance fundamentals of electronic fundamentals. manifestation of
fundamentals of practices/services that when applied in one’s quality of life? electronics creating electronic
electronics in enhancing enhances the quality of life. practices/ services that and rendering Criteria fundamentals through
one’s quality of life. are significantly marketable a. Clarity (explaining creating and
Learners will be able to: beneficial to enhancing services/practices clearly the different rendering services
Learners will know: I. Electronic Fundamentals one’s quality of life. that aimed to concepts in electronic based on the
1. Demonstrate enhance the quality fundamental in an following criteria:
* Electronic Fundamentals functional knowledge of life. understandable and
• Electronic Symbols, and skills in the comprehensible in Use oral, written and
Terms and Abbreviations application of written or oral form) actual evaluation.
• Electronic Diagrams electronic b. Precision (being exact a. Rubrics
• Electron Theory fundamentals. and complete in
• Insulators, Conductors 1.1 Identify the expressing ideas)
and Semi-conductors different electronic c. Accuracy (giving
• Sources of electricity. symbols. correct
• Uses of different tools 1.2 Define electronic information/data)
and equipment in terms and d. Conciseness (being
electronics. abbreviations. brief and short in its
* Distinguish AC and DC 1.3 Illustrate the discussion)
• Safety precautions in different electronic
handling measuring diagram. INTERPRETATION
instruments. 1.4 Explain insulators, Illustrate the uses of
* Electrical Quantities conductors and electronic fundamentals
* Electric Circuits semiconductors in in identifying electronic
- Series, Parallel and many different symbols, diagrams,
Series-Parallel ways. devices, tools and
Combination 1.5 Identify the instruments.
- Applying Ohm’s Law different sources
* Network Theorem of electricity.
* Electronic Components 1.6 Discuss the uses of Criteria
and Measurements different tools and a. Accuracy (providing
* Uses and applications of equipment in correct symbols and
the different electronics electronics. abbreviations in
components 1.7 Distinguish AC illustrating a diagram to
• Instruments for from DC explaining concepts)
measuring electrical b. Relevance (using right
quantities. diagrams, symbols and
• Checking the condition abbreviation to explain
of electronics an operation)
components
• Power Supply (Rectifier APPLICATION
Circuits) Devise a technique or
• Soldering Technique strategies to familiarize
• PCB Designing concepts in electronic
fundamentals.

Criteria
a. Tactfulness
(identifying what’s the
best approach/technique
to use in familiarizing
concepts)
b. Innovativeness
(integrating new ideas ,
operations, steps and
procedures)
c. Appropriateness (using
the right tool for the
right job)

PERSPECTIVE
Compare definitions and
discussion about
concepts on electronic
fundamentals based on
different books and
references.

Criteria
a. Sensitivity (giving due
respect to other’s
definition and
explanations)
b. Significance
(explaining from the
point of view of the
author and others point
of view)
c. Insightfulness (thinking
based on self-conceived
and others’ thoughts and
ideas)
d. Credibility/Validity
(being able to determine
what’s believable and
can be trusted)

EMPATHY
Assume the role of an
electronics technician.
Be open to learn the best
practices and approaches
of an electronic
technician towards
understanding
fundamentals in
electronics.
Criteria
a. Objectivity (free from
any bias caused by
personal feelings)
b. Openness (being able
to absorb others
suggestions and
comments)
c. Perceptive
(recognizing
emotions/world’s view of
others)
d. Responsive (exhibiting
others feeling and be
able to reciprocate it)
e. Receptive (becoming
ready, willing to accept
that humans are prone
to error)

SELF-KNOWLEDGE
Realize the importance
of combining all concepts
in electronic
fundamentals to create
innovative gadgets in
electronics.

Criteria
a. Reflective (becoming
aware of utilizing all
concepts learned and
preventing errors due to
 negligence)
b. Comprehensiveness
(mastery of all concepts
in fundamentals of
electronics as essential in
building a robot)
c. Appropriateness
(varied ways of using
these fundamental of
electronics concepts in
other applications within
one’s context or
experience)

Quarter 2 The learner demonstrates The learner provides quality Assuring the quality of How does one assure a Assembling and Explanation Assessment of the
understanding of concepts and marketable assembled electronic competitive and testing electronic Discuss the operation of
digital circuit’s
and underlying principles product/services on digital timer circuit of being marketable services and timing circuits based an electronic timing production plan shall
of process and delivery in circuits. competitive and products in line with on specified circuit. be based on the
producing and rendering marketable. digital electronics? procedures with Criteria: following criteria:
efficient servicing jobs of  Assemble a functional schematic diagrams  Clarity of content  adherence to the
quality and marketable electronic timer and printed circuit  sequence principles of 4 M’s
products in digital board designs.  accuracy/conciseness of production
electronic circuits  Calibrate the timing  delivery/presentation completeness
operation and analysis. sequence of an electronic / thoroughness of
timing device Interpretation the analysis
Adhere to the process flow practicality and
of discussion on the  Test the functionality of Interpret the diagram profitability of the
following topics: the assembled and and lay out of the product/ service
calibrated timing device. components of an Assessment of the
 electronic timing circuit assembly and
- Digital Circuits used as time-delay calibration of digital
-- Binary numbers switching for circuits shall be based
operation electrical/electronic on the following
-- Logic gates appliances. criteria:
-- Diodes and
transistors as switches Criteria: - proper selection of
-- IC Logic  sequence instruments,
-- CMOS Logic  clarity of content equipment, and
-- Multi- vibrators  accuracy/conciseness materials
- Electronic timers  delivery/presentation
-- Counters - Appropriateness and
-- Registers Application proper selection of
-- Memories components to be
1. Procedures in How would you calibrate, used in the assembly
assembling electronic and test the functionality of the digital circuit.
timers. of a newly assembled
2. Steps in calibrating time-delay electronic
electronic timers. circuit?
- Application of
3. Procedure in testing Criteria: techniques and
newly assembled and  Functionality procedures
calibrated electronic timer.  Accuracy
 Proper usage of tools -Safety work habits
and instruments
 Time frame

Perspective:

Analyze the significance

of having mastery in
calibrating digital timing
device as assistant
electronic technician.
Criteria:
 Clarity of content
 Sequence
 Accuracy/conciseness
 Delivery/presentation

Empathy:
How would you feel as
an electronic technician
if all components used in
the assembly of a digital
timing circuit are all
brand new but the circuit
fails to operate normally
because of poor quality
of some of the
components?

Criteria:
 perception
 openness
 tactfulness
 sensitiveness

Self-Knowledge

Realize the importance

of strictly following the
steps in assembling and
calibrating digital circuits.
Criteria:
 clarity of content
 depth
 flow of thought
Quarter 3 The learner demonstrates The learner provides quality Assuring that the quality How does one assure a Assembling, Explanation The assessment of the
understanding of concepts products and efficient of assembled AM/FM competitive and tracking, aligning, AM/FM receiver’s
and underlying principles services in assembling, receiver is competitive marketable assembled and testing AM/FM Differentiate AM production plan shall
of process and delivery in tracking, and aligning AM/FM and marketable. AM/FM receiver? receiver based on (Amplitude Modulation) be based on the
producing and rendering receivers. specified procedures from FM (Frequency following criteria:
efficient servicing jobs of with schematic Modulation).
quality and marketable diagrams and  accuracy,
products in AM/FM radio printed circuit board Criteria: completeness
receiver analysis and designs.  Clarity of content /
assembly.  sequence thoroughness
 accuracy/conciseness of the analysis
Adhere to the process flow  delivery/presentation
of discussion on the  quality and
following topics: Interpretation reliability of
 Development of the product
electronics Interpret the diagram
 Receiver broadcast and lay out of the  practicality
services components of an and
 Types of modulation AM/FM receiver for profitability of
o Amplitude accurate circuit the product
Modulation (AM) assembly.
o Frequency Modulation  time
(FM) Criteria: management
o Phase Modulation  sequence
(PM)  clarity of content Assessment of the
 Principles of signal  accuracy/conciseness assembly, tracking,
transmission and  delivery/presentation alignment, and testing
reception shall be based on the
o Radar Application following criteria:
o Laser
 Receiver fundamentals How would you track, - proper selection of
Sensor circuit align, and test the tools, instruments,
O Tuner functionality of the equipment, and
AM/FM receiver? materials.
 Criteria:
O Audio detector  Functionality - Appropriateness and
O Audio amplifier  Accuracy proper selection of
O Reproducer  Proper usage of tools components to be
and instruments used in the assembly
• Procedure in assembling  Time frame of the receiver.
AM/FM receiver
• Steps in tracking and Perspective: - Application of proper
aligning AM/FM receivers techniques and
Analyze the significance procedures
• Procedure in testing the of having the
functionality of an AM/FM competency of -Safety work habits
receiver assembling, tracking,
aligning and testing
AM/FM receiver as
assistant electronic
technician.

Criteria:
 Clarity of content
 Sequence
 Accuracy/conciseness
 Delivery/presentation

Empathy:

How would you feel as

an AM/FM technician if
after assembly and
alignment of the receiver
only few stations are
being received?
Criteria:
 perception
 openness
 tactfulness
sensitiveness

Self-Knowledge

Realize the importance

of strictly following the
steps in assembling,
tracking, aligning, and
testing the AM/FM
receiver.

Criteria:
 clarity of content
 depth
 flow of thought
Quarter 4 The learners Learners in group Understanding the How does Design a robot that EXPLANATION Performance
demonstrate demonstrate their knowledge and skills in understanding of the enhances the quality Show the different assessment on the
understanding on robot understanding of the robotics will help sustain skills and knowledge in of life. techniques in output in using skills
construction in knowledge and skills in robot the quality of life through robotics be beneficial in constructing a robot and knowledge in
construction for the its application in sustaining quality of using different materials robot construction
enhancing the integrity
enhancement of integrity and research, medicine, life? and resources. based from the
and wellness of human
wellness of human person. transportation and following criteria:
person. inventions. Criteria
Learners will know: Learners will be able to: a. Creativity (using one’s • Innovativeness /
 Basic Robot I. Basic Robot Construction imagination to create Creativity
Construction 1. Demonstrate functional new and original - originality
knowledge and skills in materials for - critical thinking in
* materials used for robot construction. constructing a robot) designing and
robot 1.1 identify the b. Resourcefulness building the robot
construction materials used for (displaying ingenious • Marketability
* Types of motors constructing a skills and initiative - quality
a. stepper motor robot. dealing with new - aesthetic value
b. servo motor 1.2 identify the kind of techniques and - usability
* operating principle of motors to be used in strategies) • Replicability of the
motors constructing the c. Accuracy (building the construction
* identify sensors used in robot. robots with almost 0% processes
a robot. a. stepper motor discrepancy to its original- easy/simple
* parts of the robot used b. servo motor plan) construction
for locomotion. 1.3 discuss the principle d. Illustrative (creating aprocess
* build a simple robot of operation of the robot construction guide - availability of
project using motor used for the with complete materials
standard NXT LEGO. robot. procedural steps and * Cost- effectiveness
 Programming Tools 1.4 name the different patterns) - quality robot at low
a. RCX (Robolab 2.0) sensors used in a cost
b. Lego MindStorm for robot. INTERPRETATION - availability of
RCX 1.5 identify the Evaluate best materials
c. Lego MindStorm for different parts of procedures/practices for • Benefits to one’s
NXT Version 1.1, 2.0 the robot used for simplified way of building health and the
and 2.1 a robot. environment
d. NXT Datalogging
 Techniques locomotion. Criteria - usability
(using NXT sensors a. arms a. Innovativeness - practicality
e.g. light sensor, ultrasonic b. legs (initiating new - safety in using the
sensor) c. wheels techniques and robot
(Note: Other robotics kits d. tracks strategies in building the
and programming tools e. hands robot in the shortest
may be used depending on f. grippers possible way)
its availability.) g. platform b. Simplicity (avoiding
 NXT Sensors h. others complex procedures in
a. touch e. color 1.6 build a simple building a robot and
b. light f. infrared robot project using ensuring ease of
seeker standard LEGO parts construction and user-
c. sound g. compass (NXT) friendly building kit)
d. ultrasonic ( proximity) 1.7 explain other ways c. Creativity (integrate
h. rotation sensor to program LEGO aesthetic and artistic
 Blocks used in the NXT module or content in making self-
NXT programming brick. learning kit in robot
environment. (using LEGO RCX is also building)
a. common blocks recommended depending on APPLICATION
b. pallete blocks its availability) Create a situation in
c. custom blocks 2.0 identify basic modifying and innovating
 Downloading programming tools a previously constructed
programs from the used for the robot.
computer to the microcontroller in a
microcontroller. robot. Criteria
a. USB cable * NXT Robots a. Appropriateness
b. Bluetooth * Lego (ensuring suitable task to
device MindStorm a preferred robot design)
c. Infrared Tower * Lego b. Relevance (choosing
(IR) MindStorm the most applicable task
 Basic Robot (Programming) that a robot can
Movements Version. 1.1, 2.0 perform)
* Forward and 2.1)
* Collision Avoidance
* Left and Right * NXT Datalogging c. Functionality (the
* Sound and Light Techniques robot constructed is
Detection (using NXT really serving its useful
* Reverse Movement sensors e.g. purpose)
* Line Tracing light sensor, d. Exactness (the
* Wall Following ultrasonic constructed robot is
sensor) accurate and correct in
(Note: Other Robotics Kit all its important details)
and programming tools may e. Economy (conserving
be used depending on its efforts, time and money
availability.) for building of the robot)
2.1 Demonstrate some
basic robot
movements.