Applied Electronics Essential Questions: Essential Vocabulary

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1 Applied Electronics Essential Questions: 1. How do personal skills, interests and abilities play a role in developing a future career path? (or relate to different career paths) 2. How do you identify and manage available time and resources? 3. What personal skills (both technical and social) impact success at work? 4. Why is it necessary for academically competent individuals to enter all areas of the workforce? 5. How do communication skills affect interactions between employer, employee, and customer? Essential conductor, insulator, series, parallel, atom, amperage, voltage, resistance, meter, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, schematic, magnet, electromagnet, college, technical school, apprenticeship, master electrician, journeyman, residential electrician, commercial electrician, DC technician, engineer, military-technical training, power source, resistor, breaker, fuse, wire-stripper, electron, proton, neutrons, OSHA, UL, wire size, safety glasses, GFCI, grounded, work ethics, alternating current, direct current, switch, load, circuit, soldering, solder, lineman s pliers, needle nose pliers, lead, generator, tinning, connector, speaker, amplifier, light, LED, solar power, wind power, hydro power, capacitor, diode, potentiometer, Silicone Controlled Rectifier, photocell, transistor, transformer, circuit board, breadboard, array, charge controller, inverter, breaker box, combiner box, conduit, battery bank, kilowatt hour, watt Standard 1: Students experience various career opportunities and assess personal career pathways to prepare them for the future. college technical school military-technical training apprenticeship master electrician journeyman residential electrician commercial electrician DC technician engineer that using experiences in electricity will assist with future in-class and realworld projects and careers. that there are established educational pathways to obtain particular future careers. that by using classroom, local, and global industryrelated businesses they can accurately plan career(s). compare and contrast personal traits, interests, and skills to electrical career fields.(i.e interest inventory). define educational pathways to electrical careers (college, technical schools, military, apprenticeship). use global and local resources to research and prepare career plans.

2 Standard 2: Students demonstrate an understanding and apply principles of current trends in resource management. (i.e., financial, time, materials, personal management). See Essential Vocabulary that by using accessible physical resources they can further their knowledge of current electrical technology. that materials must be used in the most efficient manner to save time, money, and resources. that components must be assembled in given sequence to produce desired result. identify and apply the proper sequence of steps to wire a circuit. apply appropriate time to task. select proper tools for a given task. use physical resources wisely to complete a project.

3 Standard 3: Students acquire and use personal skills to become successful, productive citizens (employees). that active, cooperative See Essential Vocabulary skills will aid in positive, productive communication with others to accomplish a goal/task. that there is value to operating a safe and productive work environment. that attaining and maintaining a positive, productive work ethic (such as punctuality, ready to work, time on task) helps to acquire and retain future employment. use safety equipment and procedures. demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and shared workload daily. demonstrate time on task, punctuality, and self-management daily. demonstrate good positive, productive work ethic. practice good communication techniques to accomplish an assigned task by using several effective communication strategies (print reading, operational procedure, oral communication). describe in writing and/or verbally the operation of a given circuit.

4 Standard 4: Students acquire and demonstrate current technical skills leading to an occupation. how electrical power is See Essential Vocabulary generated. that using safe and current technology (i.e., meters bread boards, controllers) will increase their opportunities of becoming a safe and productive employee. basic technical skills and procedures required for an occupation involving electricity. that selecting the appropriate components, tools, and equipment for wiring a circuit to current industry standards is essential to the successful completion of electrical projects. that the identification and use of proper sequence of steps to wiring circuits is critical to the successful and safe completion of electrical projects. describe various methods of producing electrical power. identify common tools and their parts used in current electric trades. select the proper tools for a given electrical task. select, accurately read, and interpret the appropriate meter for measuring electrical quantities.(i.e., volts, ohms, amps) follow schematics and written instructions to construct a circuit(s) and correctly answer questions regarding the circuit(s). select the proper and functional components for a given electrical task. (i.e., power supply, fuse, wire size). use the correct procedures to wire and test circuits (using specific schematics) to current industry standards.

5 Standard 5: Students know and demonstrate the requirements of the workplace through authentic application related to electricity and electronics environment. See Essential Vocabulary that applying and demonstrating science and mathematical concepts are needed to complete electrical projects. ( i.e. Ohms Law, volts, resistance, and amps) that schematics are communication tools for the electrical industry. that using proper techniques will facilitate communication with future employers, employees, and customers. identify the most common electronic components and describe their functions. identify and explain the current power generation methods. identify tools used in electrical trades. calculate circuit values (i.e, series and parallel power sources, Ohms law). explain the advantages and disadvantages of various power generation methods. assess the feasibility of alternative energy resources. follow schematic and written instruction to complete a circuit. follow written and schematics instruction and answer questions regarding the circuit. describe the operation of a given circuit.