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The document discusses teaching strategies for helping students learn about resistor color coding through interactive activities. It describes three hands-on activities: 1) a competitive relay race to practice decoding resistor values, 2) a circuit-building challenge applying color coding skills, and 3) a quiz game to assess comprehension. Analysis found students demonstrated understanding through accurate calculations in Activity 1 and effective circuit design in Activity 2. The quiz in Activity 3 assessed color coding principles and calculation skills.

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Lesson Plan

The document discusses teaching strategies for helping students learn about resistor color coding through interactive activities. It describes three hands-on activities: 1) a competitive relay race to practice decoding resistor values, 2) a circuit-building challenge applying color coding skills, and 3) a quiz game to assess comprehension. Analysis found students demonstrated understanding through accurate calculations in Activity 1 and effective circuit design in Activity 2. The quiz in Activity 3 assessed color coding principles and calculation skills.

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Subject: Resistor color coding

Grade Level: Grade 11

Objective: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the underlying


principles in measurements and calculations.

Learning across curriculum:

1) Physics - Ohm's Law is closely related to resistor color coding as it involves


calculations of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits. Understanding
resistor color coding helps in applying Ohm's Law effectively.

2) Math - Measurement and calculations are fundamental in mathematics. By


understanding resistor color coding, students can enhance their skills in calculations
and problem-solving.

3) Chemistry - In chemistry, students deal with measurements and calculations


related to chemical reactions. Understanding resistor color coding can help students
grasp the concept of precision and accuracy in measurements.

Review Motivation:

[Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing]

[Instructional Materials: Resistor color code chart, colored markers]

1) Role-playing activity where students act as resistors with different color codes and
have to calculate their resistance values.

2) Brainstorming session on the importance of accurate measurements in electronics


and how resistor color coding aids in this precision.

3) Picture analysis of electronic circuits with resistors to stimulate curiosity and


discussion on their color codes.

Activity 1: Resistance Relay Race


[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials - Resistors with color codes, timer

Significance - Reinforce understanding of resistor color coding through a fun and


competitive activity.

Instructions -

1) Divide students into teams.

2) Each team must correctly decode the resistance values of resistors with color
codes before passing the baton to the next team member.

3) The fastest team to decode all resistors wins.

Rubric - Accuracy of resistance calculations - 20 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) How does resistor color coding help in determining the resistance value of a
resistor quickly?

2) Explain the significance of precision in resistance calculations in electronic


circuits.

3) Calculate the resistance value of a resistor with the color code: Red, Red, Brown,
Gold.

Activity 2: Circuit Construction Challenge


[Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning]

Materials - Breadboards, resistors with color codes, LED lights, batteries

Significance - Apply knowledge of resistor color coding in constructing functional


circuits.

Instructions -

1) Students must build a series circuit using resistors with specific resistance values
indicated by color codes.

2) Test the circuit by lighting up LED lights.

3) Students present their circuits and explain how resistor color coding influenced
their design.

Rubric - Functionality of the circuit - 25 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) How does the resistance of a resistor affect the brightness of an LED in a circuit?

2) Discuss the importance of using the correct resistor in an electronic circuit.

3) Calculate the total resistance of a series circuit with resistors having color codes:
Yellow, Violet, Red, Gold and Green, Blue, Brown, Silver.

Activity 3: Resistor Color Code Quiz

[Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification]

Materials - Quiz questions, buzzers

Significance - Test comprehension of resistor color coding principles in a fun and


interactive way.

Instructions -

1) Students participate in a quiz with questions related to resistor color coding and
calculations.

2) Use buzzers for interactive answering.

3) The student with the highest score wins a prize.

Rubric - Correctness of answers - 15 pts.


Assessment Questions:

1) What is the purpose of resistor color coding in electronics?

2) How can you determine the tolerance of a resistor from its color code?

3) Calculate the resistance value of a resistor with the color code: Orange, White,
Black, Gold.

ANALYSIS:

Activity 1 - Students demonstrated a good understanding of resistor color coding


through accurate resistance calculations during the relay race.

Activity 2 - Students effectively applied resistor color coding knowledge in


constructing functional circuits, showcasing practical skills.

Activity 3 - The quiz assessed students' comprehension of resistor color coding


principles and their ability to perform calculations accurately.

ABSTRACTION:

Understanding resistor color coding is essential in electronics as it enables precise


measurement and calculation of resistance values, fostering a deeper understanding
of circuit design and functionality. Students can identify patterns in color codes to
determine resistance values efficiently.

APPLICATION:

[Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning]

Task 1 - Calculate the resistance values of resistors with color codes provided in a
real-world electronic circuit diagram.

Task 2 - Design and build a circuit using resistors with specific color codes to
achieve desired resistance values and circuit functionality.

ASSESSMENT:

[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]


[Instructional Materials: Sample circuits, resistor color code chart]

Question 1 - How does resistor color coding assist in troubleshooting circuit


problems?

Question 2 - Explain the significance of using standard color codes for resistors in
electronic devices.

Question 3 - Calculate the total resistance of a parallel circuit with resistors


having color codes: Brown, Green, Brown, Gold and Red, Blue Orange, Silver.

Assignment:

1) Research and create a presentation on the history and evolution of resistor color
coding in electronics.

2) Analyze a circuit diagram with unknown resistor values indicated by color codes
and calculate their resistance values.

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