High School Block:

Introduction to Electronics 110

Introduction to Electronics 110 focuses on the study of electron behaviour inside different materials for the purpose of controlling devices. Learners will examine how electron movement can be controlled and provide the basic foundational knowledge for all modern technology using electronic circuitry. Through physical exploration activities, mathematical predictions, and computer simulation, learners will investigate core components which form the basis of complex circuits.

The world around the learner is filled with devices enabling digital communications to take place. Learners will be able to remove some of the mystery surrounding these devices, help troubleshoot problems with circuits, gain foundational skills useful in the field, and begin to apply theory to practical situations. The skills learned are highly adaptable across many fields in STEM related areas.

For Educators:

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CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS

Solutions

  • Identifying problems
  • Creative solutions based on technical knowledge
  • Understanding of constraints of projects due to science and mathematical principles
  • Sharing ideas with others
Skills

  • Application of technical skills associated with field
  • Safety practices associated with the field
  • Explorational and experiential focus (allow for mistakes and make it hands-on)
Success

  • Exploring pathways to career opportunities
  • Utilizing skills for personal enjoyment (maker / hobby)
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GRADE 11

Strand: Solutions

Big Idea: Problem Solving

Skill Descriptor: Critically analyze a situation for an alternative solution.

Global Competencies: CL, CTPS

Achievement Indicators:

  • Identify problem(s)
  • Use computational thinking strategies to solve problems
  • Communicate with others the cause and potential solution

Big Idea: Applied Science and Math

Skill Descriptor: Apply basic physical laws to electronic circuits.

Global Competencies: CTPS

Achievement Indicators:

  • Demonstrate how electrons behave in a basic circuit
  • Calculate the current, voltage, and resistance of circuit for basic DC circuits (series, parallel, series-parallel circuits)
  • Analyze circuits using Ohm’s, Kirchhoff’s, and Watt’s Laws

Strand: Skills

Big Idea: Technical

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate skills integral to field of electronics.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, CM

Achievement Indicators:

  • Identify the application of electronic components
  • Create circuits using a variety of components
  • Create a schematic diagram
  • Create a breadboard circuit from a schematic diagram
  • Create a soldered circuit
  • Read a multimeter for voltage, current, resistance

Big Idea: Safety

Skill Descriptor: Recognize and maintain a safe working environment.

Global Competencies: SASM, CTPS

Achievement Indicators:

  • Demonstrate safe working habits and safely control working environment including soldering irons, current/static control, clean workstation, component storage
  • Demonstrate safe response procedures including burns, electrical shock, fires
  • Identify ethical considerations of use of electronics including personal, physical climate, and global risks

Strand: Success

Big Idea: Employment

Skill Descriptor: Examine career pathways in electronics.

Global Competencies: CM, CL, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

  • Research careers of engineers, technologists, and technicians including educational requirements for each
  • Compare and contrast roles of engineers, technologists, and technicians

Big Idea: Personal

Skill Descriptor: Explore use of electronics for home maintenance or as a leisure activity.

Global Competencies: CM, CL, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

  • Research hobby level application of electronics (Maker movement)
  • Identify and discuss application of knowledge and skills to maintenance in the home, and when professional skills may be required.
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