This MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Electrical Technology Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon request.
The lesson plans are organized into an 11-week schedule, with 6 lessons per week. A Mid-Term Break occurs in Week 7, and the term concludes with assessments in Week 11. The content is fully aligned with the KICD-approved CBE curriculum, emphasizing practical skills, safety, and theoretical foundations of electricity.
Strand 1.0: Fundamentals of Electrical Technology
Sub-strand 1.1: Introduction to Electrical Technology
Importance of electrical technology in society
Uses of electricity in daily life (Heating, Lighting, Motion)
Career opportunities and engagement with professionals
Safety regulations and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Roles of stakeholders in electrical safety
Sub-strand 1.2: D.C. Electric Circuits
Properties of resistors and resistor color codes
Analysis of DC circuits using Ohm’s Law
Analysis using Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws
Construction and calculation of Series and Parallel resistor networks
Troubleshooting faults: Open circuits, Short circuits, Faulty components
Practical applications: Home automation and Automotive safety
Sub-strand 1.3: Capacitors and Capacitance
Principle of operation and structure of capacitors
Charging characteristics: Voltage-time and Current-time graphs
Selection criteria for capacitors (Voltage rating, Type, Tolerance)
Analysis of Series and Parallel capacitor connections
Applications in timing circuits and electrical appliances
Sub-strand 1.4: Cells and Batteries
Operation of simple cells and batteries (Primary vs Secondary)
Connection of battery arrays: Series (Voltage increase) and Parallel (Capacity increase)
Charging procedures for secondary batteries
Maintenance procedures: Cleaning terminals and checking electrolyte levels
Safety in handling hazardous materials and proper disposal/recycling
Strand 2.0: Electrical Machines
Sub-strand 2.1: Magnetism
Magnetic properties of materials (Ferromagnetic vs Non-magnetic)
Methods of Magnetization (Induction, Stroking, Electrical)
Methods of Demagnetization (Rough handling, Heating, AC method)
Drawing magnetic field patterns: Bar magnet, U-shape magnet, Ring magnet
Proper storage of magnets using keepers
Construction of a magnetic compass and observing effects on electronics
Sub-strand 2.2: Electromagnetism
Principle of electromagnetism (Oersted’s discovery)
Magnetic field patterns of a straight wire and a coil
Construction and testing of Solenoids
Construction of electromagnetic devices: Electric Bell and Relay
Troubleshooting electromagnetic circuits
Assessment
End of Term 1 Examination covering Theory and Practical
Reflection on performance and planning for Term 2 projects
This lesson plan ensures learners develop strong theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and safety competence in electrical technology, fully aligned with the KICD CBE curriculum.
