Lesson starter including a simple introduction to systems diagrams. 26 slides with component images and names. Students to use traffic light cards to indicate if they think the component is an Input, a Process or and Output component. This lesson works well as a stand alone starter, or alternatively use this along with my component cards lesson where students use the information provided to select appropriate components to complete various systems diagrams.

A 54 page, easy to follow PowerPoint guide on how to create a PCB for a lap counter. Can be used on its own or as part of the lap counter project bundle. I use this project for year 9 students, but would be suitable for year 9 or 10, maybe even as GCSE project. Can be used for Electronics clubs etc. If you find this guide helpful then please give me some positive feedback. You can find more resources in my shop, you can also find me on Facebook, search ElectroNic

This resource includes component information cards giving component information for the components used in the mono amplifier circuit. There is a student quiz booklet that can be used by students individually or in pairs. Students can use the information cards to find the answers to the questions in the quiz booklet. Also included is an answer reveal section for the booklet and a traffic light plenary quiz.

This free how 2 including images is aimed to help students neatly and effectively add flying leads to an LED. If you enjoy this free resource please pop a nice review on my page. You can like my Facebook page ElectroNic DTTeacher Follow me on TES for regular uploads and updates, including resources for the new Eduqas Design Technology Course

My students love this marble maze project as an interesting introduction into microcontrollers. Based around the Genie CO8 Microcontroller the circuit uses LDRs to identify when a marble drops down the holes in the maze. Here I have uploaded the Scheme of works, a student E-Portfolio and homework booklet, and a weekly teachers How 2 to be placed on screen. The E-Portfolio also includes full instructions for the student about what is required and where. Circuits wizard and 2D design files are available upon request at Nicoladuty@gmail.com, however the files are the wrong format to be added directly onto the site. I hope your students enjoy this project as much as mine do. Please feel free to E-Mail me to request PCB and CAD files, simply specify the files you want and the name of the project.

Good as a silent starter this component recognition worksheet is based upon the AQA Electronic Products Specification. The worksheet challenges students to name some of the less obvious components and also state if they are polarised. As the Design Technology Specification has changed and students are required a much broader knowledge this starter can help teachers with minimal subject knowledge to introduce electronics to students. This resource is free. There are many more resources for you to enjoy, some free, some payable. Please enjoy.

Full lesson with a wide range of activities around sustainability. This lesson looks at Carbon footprints, Product life cycles and finite / non finite resources. Students also explore the 6 R's. Full PowerPoint with instructions about use in the notes. Student worksheets to be printed. 15 pages of activities/ worksheets.

PowerPoint presentation including 51 slides with 51 circuit symbols and component names. Can be edited to include only the symbols that you wish to teach/ test students on. Can be used in a number of ways:- - As an on screen show with student individual whiteboards in order to test students knowledge - As classroom posters to prompt students regarding the various components - As a notes document so students can independently research the function of the components If you like this file please give a positive review. You can also find me on Facebook as ElectroNIc

Following on from my lesson on Fossil Fuels, this lesson explores renewable energy sources. Tarsia puzzle on fossil fuels used as a lesson starter and to recap previous lesson. Information cards provided for students about a range of renewable energy sources. Students to use post it notes to write down the advantages and disadvantages of each of the types of fuels (in groups, timed activity - suggested that each group has a different colour post-it note to ensure full participation) Animated suggested answers to be revealed after the activity then a class discussion about the answers Full instructions included on the slides. Slides animated for extra interest

This resource provides students with a range of circuits for them to develop using Circuit Wizard, then investigate the circuit properties and answer questions about the function of the circuits. The resource helps to build a greater understanding of the function of the individualcomponents and the circuits as a whole.

I use these activities as extension tasks for students who finish ahead of schedule, but they also help to bring elements of literacy and numeracy into electronics. There are 11 tasks in total including cross words, adding resistor values, ohms law calculations and sorting words into nouns, verbs and adjectives. I hope you find something useful in this little pack of activities. The numeracy based questions include examples for students to follow.

Easy to follow guide showing step by step how to create a circuit diagram for a lap counting circuit using Circuit Wizard from New Wave Concepts. Can be used in conjunction with the other Lap counter files in this series, or on it's own. If you enjoy using this resource please give me a positive review, thank you. You can find me on Facebook, just search for ElectroNic

An E-Portfolio designed to support students learning through the development of the Lap counter project. Teaches students about 555 monostable circuits, switch bounce, systems diagrams, counting circuits and more. In addition to this the portfolio includes guidance for developing a task analysis and evaluation using ACCESSFMM as a framework. This is also available as part of a bundle including a guide to develop the PCB and the circuit diagram.

Resource aimed developing students knowledge and understanding of the operation of Thyristors and Transistors. Students should fill in the blanks to further their knowledge and understanding.

Easy to follow lesson about smart materials. Range of information card for students giving detailed information about each of the smart materials shown on the cover slide. Student worksheet for them to independently research a range of smart materials. Wide range of lessons based upon the Eduqas specification available

Simple quiz on basic electronics principles. A good starter activity for KS3 electronics students or KS4 design technology students requiring to develop their understanding of electronics. More slides can be added with your own specific questions, just copy and paste either the tick or the cross slide and then add your own question, the animation is taken care of. The idea is that students will stand up if the answer is correct and stay sat down for incorrect answers. This physical activity gets students moving and ensures that they are all involved with no opportunity to avoid answering.

This PowerPoint is to be used along with traffic light cards. Students should hold up the correct colour card to correspond with the correct answer. These questions are based on simple electronic principles, however you can edit the questions to suit your own requirements.

This simple guide encourages the design of electronic circuits using the systems approach, Students select the required input, process and output components from a wide range that have been provided. Simple descriptions of the functions of the components are provided so students can select projects that will meet their requirements.